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Show An Overland Sail. (CONTINIEP,) CHAPTER II. The Hie Days Holiday Writteu fur the Rucistkx. Helio. Pat, Come over here." "How did ye know trie name was Pat?" "I guessed it; and I'v got a conundrum for you." "Well, spit it out " "What is the difference between yourself your-self and a pig?" "1 can't tell ve;E " "Do vou give it up?" ', "Ye. What is the tlinsrence?" " There's no difference at all! Ha, ha, ha, ha!" "So that's what ye call a sconundeium is it? Well ti'.at may be all right in this country, but in the ould country, U 'uld get ye a shillalah on yer pate "' A little further on, "Hello. Pat. How far to the next town?" "Is that a sconunderum? And how did ye know me name was 1'ai?" "I just guessed it." Then just guess how far to the next town." A little further on. "Hello, Pat. ,1've got a conundium for you. what's the difference between yerself and a pig?" Pat paces up to the questioner and paces back again befoie he replies, 'flien he says very gravely. "As near as 1 can tell, the difference between myself and a pig is auout six paces." And this is how the Irishraan sharpens his wits. This frora the campfire, fullowed by further discussion from the gentlemen's apartment. "Shall we rise, Majoi?" "Had we done so sooner it would have been worth while; but it is getting so late they will surely break up now," responded the Major. but the fun went on, fast and furious. Professor Clue set up a round that roared roar-ed and swirled like a whirlwind, ami ended at last with so much laughter and clapping of hands that Yours Truly her-olt her-olt u-c tr,,tnrli tmrtpri to rise. She W'.l, i I a'! VU !.t vlf:i ,!:.' .-..: i-t . -?. v- t.i p.e. mc 1 !., ' vl , '.-I 1 t.r t!.K f. -u ,i; J u 1 !!,.. i, ;i., ;;..;v s 'h. c. j 1.: , ; .: i:. i.'l.i.I !!i ,- .; K-sv.t :. t;,.; 11, v -i cli: a 1 .V A ; , i 1 . , . , '! - " u ! . .1 i ,; h ti. t' -'!. '. C fc j - ;.!.;! jV lv ! U :iu j Major that the y -.uug lady had accepleJ j his escott for the evening. ; The .Major looked like light had broken brok-en on h s understanding; and ttie Captain Cap-tain got oflabad pun about ti e young lady wh Cain take care of herself w ith-out ith-out the Major's assistance. The Captain then ofleied to show Yours Truly the way to the ball; but looked vastly lelieved when she inform-j inform-j etl 1 im that poor Gauntleroy ought not to be left alone; and she had decided to rtmain on his account. The G.iard, who flew here and thete and seemed to be at home everywhere, came and requested Youis Truly to tie his cravat, and then ran to the next wagon where resided s jine very obliging oblig-ing young gentlemen, to borrow some blacking and a brush with which he polished his dancing pumps. 1 le obtained so beautilul a polish that after returning the articles, he noticed wittl concern lu.it Miss Antoinette's shoes were not as bright as a mirror, and asked leave to go back and borrow the blacking over again. Stie consented, and as he was iii the act of handing her the brush and b x. Yours Truly interposed, inter-posed, and Ijib.tde the young ladv to soil her daiuty fingers; telling Guard that Ins work was but half done until he had applied the polish. Mr. Guatd looked up to satisfy himself whether she were in earnest or only dialling, anil then performed the requited service in a neat and wotkmaulike manner. One by one, and two by two, the parties part-ies strolled awav toward the town, so when Mr. Caine came to claim his partner, part-ner, he could plainly see that Yours 1 ruly was about to be left. He expressed express-ed his concern about it, prepaiatory, we may suppjse, to inviting her to join campany with him and .Miss Antoinette; but Youis Tiuly assured him that she should not feel lonely, being one of those favored mortals whose "thoughts are a treasure" to them, and who are always in good company when alone. Seeing her bantering mood, he next tried banter; saving "Then 1 shall expect you to be grateful to mclor faking this yuuiij lady out of your way. so that you can enjoy your "good company." "Ah, no, sir," retoried Yours Truly, "I am not to be so easily entrapped into f raiiiude; for vou aie only :oing what half a dozen tine young gentlemen would have been very happy to do for me. Good by; and Antoinette, dear, the Captain and the Major have promised promis-ed to dance with vou lor me." They departed, and, except the sigh-im sigh-im Gauiuleroy, Yours Truly was left alone with her treasure. The next day, of course, Gauntleroy was muchbeitei; able to enjoy his msaU and be in everybody's wav, Many names at roll call received no response, and in the afternoon excuses due were demanded- One gentleman explained that he had presented his written excuse to the Presideut who, thinking it "too thin," had refused to sign it; and the truant threw himself on the mercy of the court and asked what he should do next. None of the Itnam party were late, however, and so they could enjoy the cjiiI isiou u such as vere. At noon that day, the place of Yours Truly at table was vacant. She had strayed off with some other young ladies, who shared their picnic and soda water with her. She is not subject to forming sudden and violent friendships; but she and a bright Miss Lance seemed to mutually attract each other; and although 1 have heard her aver that she detests 'he fashion of kissing, I distinctly saw her .iss Miss. Lance, and heard het express a fervent wish to improve on their biief acquaintance. You cannot hardly ever most always generally tell by what a w oman says, w hat she w ill do on the very next occasion, aready. A debate took place on that afternoon after school hours, and Major Alpenstock Alpen-stock found it his distasteful task to defend de-fend the history and policy of the Republican Re-publican Party. He made a bold stand and brave effort, but was completely routed; and don't believe to this day hecould tell whether he were more glad or sorry for his defeat. His bias in favor of the Democrats made him glad to have them come out ahead, out his personal per-sonal determination made it hard tof hini to yield his point, even in favor of his opinion. Tiie Guard received a gratifying compliment com-pliment in this connection, which made his eyes sparkle. When the champion of tlie democrats was choosing his aids, he pointed his fiuger at the Guard sav-' ing, "1 do not know this gentleman's name, bin I choose hint because he looks like he could hang; on equal to a bull dog. 1 A grand campfire rally, concert and war dance for the evening fully satisfied all who had the misloriune to be absent from the other one; and the camping sat at her window, That is where the lifted the w.igou cover,) and gave herself her-self up to listening. Ballads and songs with choruses, followed each other in succession, and at last some called for "Bro. Waikins." The gentleman who excuted it. had quite mastered the art of burlesquing the fervor of the Sectarian preacher; and in the broken, tearful tones of bottomless emotion, related the trying scenes which attended tlie farewell to Bro. Wat kins, to the last'sad waves of the gray mare's tail as she disappeared ever the brow of the hill, leaving her master rolling roll-ing in tears and dust. All earthly things must come to an end, and this campfire conceit was no exception; but the first hour ol the new day saw the dispersemeut. All were asiir as early as usu tl next morning, and the Capiain was uffto attend at-tend his hones, and the Major to visit h s Iriend. Tlie ladies prepared break-fist, break-fist, and Guaiuleroy, declining his. returned re-turned to bed. Ice and lemons made their appearance to-day, and were highly appreciated; lor the days were warm although the nights were so cool. When the ltnain party reached the bowery, bow-ery, thev were just m time to answer roll, and notice was given that written excuses countersigned by the President would be required from absentees. Truancy Tru-ancy must be Irowned upon. L..Mer had not returned fromlhepast-ure.aud fromlhepast-ure.aud the Major had to auswerfor him. The Guard was also among the missing and his excuses were due. He returned in time lor dinner, bringing fresh bread, roast beef, oysters, green corn, radishes, and a variety ol edibles; so that the Itnam parly excused his absence without with-out the President's countersign. A general invitation had been received receiv-ed to visit a coal mine in the v cinity, and this evening was fixed on for its acceptance. "Now ladies," said the Major while brushing his fronllock preparatory to starting, "don't, wait for us, but when you are ready just sail out." The ladies who were yet occupied with the supper dishes.knew that the Major njpant he was not going to wait for them; and sure enough, five minutes later he rolled out looking neither to the right nor left. As usual, Gauntleroy felt unequal to the exertion, and Yours Truly lelt called upon to sacrifice her preference in this case. The Ouard came gallantly to me support of Miss Antionette, and at last the majority ol the campers were off to see the sight; and so ended the second day. Whjle discussing next morning the different persons on the grounds, Yours Truly remarked that a certain fail-laced young gentleman rejoicing in the daik-browed daik-browed name ol" Cain, bad visited the little camp out had not been piesented to Misss Antionette; which was an oversight, over-sight, and the Major really otiglil to set it right at the first favorable opportunity. True to his instructions, the Major n.td accomplished the introduction within fifteen minutes after entering the bow-cry bow-cry that morning; and Mr. Cain seemed to appreciate the honor too, for he hovered about her most of the forenoon. ' The ladies needed some diversion, for other parlies had appropriated their spring seat, and thev were obliged to perch on the logs. A lesson on physiology physi-ology that day Ringed the noontide conversation; con-versation; and Yours Truly remarked didatically that the loss of the spring seat this morning feminded her of one lact in physiology which the lecturer had not mentioned. "Which fad?" asked Captain L. Mer. "The fact that for ia chicken to roost on too narrow a perch has a tendency to deform the breastbone," party was auniunented by a large number num-ber of visitors from Winter Quarters aud Sch'tfield, who honored the occasion wiih their presence. This was the last evening spent by the Itnam party on the grounds; to; they had agreed to start for home as soon as ses-si. ses-si. n closed on Friday. They took leave of some of their friends during this evening, eve-ning, and defeired some adieux till the morrow. Befoie schooltime the next morning, the ladies had not only prepared and disposed ol bieakfast, but had made the schooner leady for the voyage wiih the exception of the table outfit. At dinner tune, they finished eAery preparation prepar-ation for travel but packing the gentleman's gentle-man's satchels. Yours Tridy went to afernoon session in travelling dress aud hat, in order not to be a moment, s hindrance; but even then the precise and proper Captain drove a hundred yards beyond the bowery bow-ery where she was talking with a distinguished dis-tinguished gentleman, and did not seem to miss her until Miss Antionette inquired inquir-ed if he really intended to leave her. Then he drew up and allowed her to climb aboard; and the sail was spread and the steam tip for the homeward bound voyage To be continued. "What's that?" asked the Major, who had been searching for space to set his cup down and had not heard. "She savs," gravely explained the Captain, that Mosting on such perches as th ise m the Bowery has a tendency todefirmthe breast bone; I uelieie:" and belore the Major had recotre e from his daz-d look, Mr. Cain presente J himself with hissa;chel on his shoulder, and a-kfi who wished to go on a geological geolog-ical tramp. He seemed to address the gentlemen, but looked at Miss Antionetie. Tne gentlemen demurred that there would not be time before afternoon school and they did not wish to miss that; but perhaps per-haps alter school might be a favorable time; and the upshot was that some other callers attracted attention lor a tew minutes, and then it was discovered that Mr. Cam and Miss Antionette were absent, but the geological satchel was presei t They were not late at roll call, how- i |