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The friend arose and went over to them, making pacific motions with his arms. Oh, here, now, boys, whats th use? he said. Well be at th rebs in lessn an hour. Whats th good fightin mong ourselves? One of the light-footed soldiers turned upon him red-faced and violent. Yeh neednt come around here with yer preachin. I spose yeh dont approve a fightin since Charley Morgan licked yeh; but I dont see what business this here is a yours or anybody else. Well, it aint, said the friend mildly. Still I hate t see There was a tangled argument. Well, he, said the two, indicating their opponent with accusative forefingers. The huge soldier was quite purple with rage. He pointed at the two soldiers with his great hand, extended clawlike. Well they But during this argumentative time the desire to deal blows seemed to pass, although they said much to each other. Finally the friend returned to his old seat. In a short while the three antagonists could be seen together in an amiable bunch. Jimmie Rogers ses Ill have t fight him after th battle t-day, announced the friend as he again seated himself. He ses he dont allow no interferin in his business. I hate t see th boys fightin mong themselves. The youth laughed. Yer changed a good bit. Yeh aint at all like yeh was. I remember when you an that Irish feller He stopped and laughed again. No, I didnt use t be that way, said his friend thoughtfully. Thats true nough. Well, I didnt mean began the youth. The friend made another deprecatory gesture. Oh, yeh neednt mind, Henry. There was another little pause. Th regment lost over half th men yestirday, remarked the friend eventually. I thought a course they was all dead, but, laws, they kep a-comin back last night until it seems, after all, we didnt lose but a few. Theyd been scattered all over, wanderin around in th woods, fightin with other regments, an everything. Jest like you done. So? said the youth. |
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