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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 run 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 them." 



" 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 slight 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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