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A SECOND GOOD-BYE. 
Mr. Brooks gives his third snore, off with you!’ off 
they went, and ‘the Faith’ after them, as free and 
nimble as a volunteer. The trial was a triumph. We 
awakened the sleepers with three cheers; and, giving 
them a second good-bye, returned to the brig, carrying 
the dishonored vehicle along with us. And now, bating 
mishaps past anticipation, I shall have a depot for my 
long trip. 
“ The party were seen by McGary from aloft, at 
noon to-day, moving easily, and about twelve miles 
from the brig. The temperature too is rising, or 
rather unmistakably about to rise. Our lowest was 
—43°, but our highest reached —22°; this extreme 
range, with the excessive refraction and a gentle 
misty air from about the S.E., makes me hope that we 
are going to have a warm spell. The party is well 
off. Now for my own to follow them!” 
