The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-12-07

uOu like your VIII Ut dll. lou may
think that it has an edge to it, but l
don't. Why, see how cold it is here,
and I've heard that it's still colder up
there in New England. Do you think
that sensible man would consent to
be born in country where there's
nothing but ice and snow"
"Ihcn perhaps you are from one Of
the southern colOnies?'
"There is no perhaps about it," l said
putting my gun back on my shoulder.
I'm from the noble old colony of Gcor-
gia, God bless her, She's worth all the
others put together. You see this
snow, Mr.. Quaker, and here's a wind
that cuts through Il man like Il sword.
Well, it's as warm us wool in Georgia
right now, and tomorrow the sunshine
will be so bright that everything there
will glitter like gold
"Why didn't you stay in Georgian"
he asked.
| brought my gunstocI down in the
snow again. l was beginning to get
angry Il second time.
why didn't | stay in Georgia ~
said. ITS only one of you Philadel-
phia Quakers who would ask a ques-
ton like that. But if you really want
to know, Mr.. Quaker, it's because a
message came to me way down there
in Georgia. and it said: John Hunter,
the thirteen colonies need you in this
war against Great Britain. They can't
get along without YOU Besides, l
wanted to help George"
what GeorgeT'
"What George"' l exclaimed. and I
spoke pretty loud. You must be a
mighty thick headed man. Mr.. Quaker
to ask me question like that There's
Only one George, and it isn't George Of
Great Britain, confound him! It's our
George-Gcorgc Washington!'
"Oh," said the man, and he shrugged
his shoulders little. Il suppose George
Washington is trying to do his duty
but perhaps his is not as hard as yours
just now. Even a Pennsylvania or a
New Englandcr would admit that the
night is cold, and notice that you have
no cloak or grcatcoat."
" nv VI ''''''' l. hliHN 'i'hs itlI
are thousands of Continental soldiers
who have no more than -
"And your shoes have great holes in
them"
| laughed.
'Some of the boys have no shoes at
ALL" | said.
"A sentinel clad as you are and from
n warm country might well be excused
for deserving his post ON such a night
as this" he said.
BE careful, Mr.. Quaker" answered.
"lf You talk much more like that, you'll
get bullet from my muskct.'
But in freezing weather." he persist
ed, they ought to pat on guard the
northern troops, who are Injured to the
cold, and not the men who are just ar
rived from the far and warm south"
"Mr. Quaker" | said. and | felt sar-
castle, you are the very man to teach
George his business. Hurry to him
and tell upon the instant how to save
the thirteen colonies"
''But it is wrong that you should have
to watch here in such freezing wealth
er," he said, sticking to his point
1T is cold" | said. but I've Joined
the army, and I'm going to do my
share. If | don't walk my beat until
my relief comes, it will be because my
gun has frozen to me and I've frozen to
the ground"
He started on, and he passed so close
to me that Il fold of his greatcoat,
blown by the wind, brushed against my
hand. The touch felt warm, and sud
den envy famed in me.
Come back, Mr.. Quakcrw l called.
He turned ut my command and asked
what | wished.
THAT is fine grcatcoat you are
wearing" said.
Il do not complain of it," he replied.
put my hands upon the garment.
at is thick and warm" | said. ut
WAS made in Philadelphia wasn't it?"
II think So" he answered.
81 should like to try it on | said
| have heard that, while these Quall-
ers are very shrewd in affairs of mon
cy and religion, they are quite simple
minded in some other matters. Yet
was surprised when he pulled off the
coat and handed it to me. He was ar