Si Klegg: Si and Shorty meet MrRosenbaum, the spy, who relates his adventures . us, said Shortypolitely. We are very much obliged to you, indeed,and we kin make out by ourselves. How much dowe owe you? And he pulled a greenback dollarfrom his pocket. Nothin, nothin at all, said the woman dont sell vittels. Never thought o sich a welcome to all ye kin eat any time. Well, take the money, and let us ketch a coupleof them chickens there, said Shorty, laying downthe bill on the banister rail. After a little demur the woman finally agreed tothis, and picked up the money. The boy
Si Klegg: Si and Shorty meet MrRosenbaum, the spy, who relates his adventures . us, said Shortypolitely. We are very much obliged to you, indeed,and we kin make out by ourselves. How much dowe owe you? And he pulled a greenback dollarfrom his pocket. Nothin, nothin at all, said the woman dont sell vittels. Never thought o sich a welcome to all ye kin eat any time. Well, take the money, and let us ketch a coupleof them chickens there, said Shorty, laying downthe bill on the banister rail. After a little demur the woman finally agreed tothis, and picked up the money. The boys selectedtwo fat chickens, ran them down, wrung their necks,and, after repeating their thanks, took their breadand started for the spring-house. They found itthe coolest and most inviting place in the world ona hot, tiresome day—just such a spot as Shorty had 100 SI KLEGG. described. It was built of rough stones, and coveredwith a moss-grown roof. A copious spring pouredout a flood of clear, cool water, which flowed overwhite pebbles and clean-looking sand until it formed. UNDESIRABLE ACQUAINTANCES. a cress-bordered rivulet just beyond the house. Inthe water sat crocks of fresh milk, a large jar ofbuttermilk, and buckets of butter. The looks, thecool, pure freshness of the place, were delightful CORN PONE AND BUTTERMILK. 101 contrasts from the tiresome smells and appearancesof the camp kitchens. The boys reveled in thechange. They forgot all about wars alarms, stoodtheir rifles up against the side of the spring-house,washed their dust-grimed faces and hands in thepure water, dried them with their handkerchiefs,and prepared to enjoy their meal. How good thebuttermilk tasted along with the cornpone. Thefresh milk was also sampled, and some of the butterspread upon their bread. Si even went to the point of declaring that it wasalmost as good as the things he used to eat at home,which was the highest praise he could possibly giveto any food. Si never found anywhere victuals orco
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