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.

Dear boy!

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.