Why, then, I am sure he will be here to-day. When he can come to us, I'm sure he will not stay among those strange Englishmen and Hessians. I often wish'd that I had wings to fly, for then I would soon be with him.
Mrs. Bland.
Enter Servant and gives a letter to Mrs. Bland.
Servant.
An express, madam, from New-York to Headquarters, in passing, delivered this.
2nd Child.
Papa's coming home to-day, John.
[Exeunt Servant and Children.
Mrs. Bland.