The two descended the steps together.
"I am going to Lynch's," said Rand.

"The stage will soon be in and I want the news.

Well ?" "He's off," answered Gaudylock.

"Chaise to Fredericksburg at six this morning.

Pitch dark and no one stirring, and he as chipper, fresh, and pleased as a squirrel with a nut! Pshaw! a Creek pappoose could read his trail! He's from New England anyway.