Moreover, I was a good enough scout to pass within the lines of your army to-night, and to travel the whole length of your camp--" "And then get lost an hour later," she interrupted archly.

"Tell me, do you know the points of the compass ?" "Certainly; that is north, and this road runs west, but I have no recollection of it.

What puzzled me was our failure to cross the river." "Oh," with a quick glance toward me.

"That is easily explained; we turned the corner of the bluff instead.

This is the old road to Jonesboro, and has been used very little since the new road was opened.
I chose it because I thought I would be less likely to meet with any chance travellers." I began to comprehend more clearly where we were.