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 in Washington. Watch me. It's the big opportunity of life I've been waiting for—my only fear is I'll miss it."

"I think you'll get it, Mr. Suggs," was the laughing answer.

"She had scarcely spoken, when a tow-headed boy rushed into the middle of the street and yelled."

"Gee bucks! Look out! They're a comin'!"

Men, women and children rushed into the street.

Suggs stood irresolute and tightened his grip on Stella's arm.

Down the street cheers burst forth and as they died away the clatter of horses' hoofs rang clear, distinct, defiant. They were riding slowly as in dress parade.

Another cheer was heard and Suggs stepped into the street and reconnoitred.

His face wore a puzzled look as he returned to Stella's side.

"They've actually ridden past the regimental camp. I can't understand why the Colonel did not attack them."

"Gee Whilikens, there's a million of 'em cried a boy nearby.

"Perhaps the Colonel thought discretion the better part of valour, Mr. Suggs," suggested Stella smilingly.