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a secluded spot near the road the horses of Joseph Nott and his companion were found, and after a careful inspection, when it was seen that no apparent danger was near, preparations were at once made to depart. "Where is Hannah, I mean your mother?" inquired Robert.

"Oh, they 're all right," responded Joseph.

"All right? Why, your home was burned and"— "Yes, I know that."

"But"—

"Oh, come along! I 'll tell you about it when we 're started."

"Are you going my way?" inquired Robert in surprise.

"Just a little. I don't think I shall go on beyond Morristown, but one never can tell about such things."

"To Morristown!" exclaimed Robert, completely mystified. "That's what I said, was n't it?" laughed Joseph.