27/28 He'll come to Frew's place on the South Fork River, which is about the middle of the frontier line. To-day is Monday, to-morrow the word will go out, by Friday the men will be ready, and Lawrence will be in Virginia. The sooner you're off the better, Andrew. What do you say to Wednesday ?" "That day will suit me fine," I said; "but what about my company ?" "The fewer the better. Who were you thinking of ?" "You for one," I said, "and Shalah for a second." He nodded. |