But I hain’t forgot that last, last night

When, waitin’ f’r orders, us two men

Made up ’nd shuck hands, afore the fight.

’nd after it all, it’s soothin’ to know

That here I be ’nd yonder’s Jim,—

He havin’ his opinyin uv me,

’nd I havin’ my opinyin uv him.

Eugene Field.


ONE OF MR. WARD’S BUSINESS LETTERS.