- Although very little of me is left to swear by. The
best part of me I have left to fatten the mosquitoes and black
flies in that infernal bush. But where is Moodie?"
"There he is - trying to induce Mr. S - -, for love or money, to let
me have a bed for the night."
"You shall have mine," said Tom. "I can sleep upon the floor of the
parlour in a blanket, Indian fashion. It's a bargain - I'll go and
settle it with the Yankee directly; he's the best fellow in the
world! In the meanwhile here is a little parlour, which is a
joint-stock affair between some of us young hopefuls for the time
being. Step in here, and I will go for Moodie; I long to tell him
what I think of this confounded country. But you will find it out
all in good time;" and, rubbing his hands together with a most
lively and mischievous expression, he shouldered his way through
trunks, and boxes, and anxious faces, to communicate to my husband
the arrangement he had so kindly made for us.
"Accept this gentleman's offer, sir, till to-morrow," said Mr.
S - -, "I can then make more comfortable arrangements for your
family; but we are crowded - crowded to excess. My wife and
daughters are obliged to sleep in a little chamber over the stable,
to give our guests more room.
