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** I believe that," replied Don, ironically ; " and 

 considering how well I know you, it was hardly 

 worth while to mention it. But this is a serious 

 question, for we can get nothing drinkable after 

 leaving Cleveland; and if we have to do what 

 you say, do you not think we shall rim short? 

 I want plenty of everything, and it would be 

 better to take a dozen and a half, if there is a 

 doubt." 



" There is no doubt ; but if " 



" If you say there is no doubt, that is sufficient ; 

 but I am surprised you should give the men expen- 

 sive brandy, when they would probably prefer a 

 coarser article." 



" Of course, we will take a common whiskey for 

 the men ; but occasionally while using the flask our- 

 selves we will naturally pass it to thera." 



" Ah, yes ; I understand. But, really, I am not 

 satisfied it should be all brandy ; you must not ex- 

 pect to have the same comforts you would in the 

 city, and if you will take my advice, you will have 

 at least part whiskey." 



"But you prefer brandy, and one is as easy to 

 carry as the other." 



" Really, now, you must not consult my wishes ; 

 in fact, although I admit a sUght preference for 

 brandy, many persons prefer whiskey. Before you 

 decide, it would be well to examine the matter tho- 

 roughly ; and as we are now at the store, you must 

 make up your mind promptly." 



This conversation had taken place as we were 

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