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[176] to look up a brother whom he had not seen in twelve years.

“You'll come back?” said the Doctor, as he wrung his hand.

“ Oh, certainly,” was the cheerful response. “I'll be with you again before long.”

Colonel Gaines, of the artillery, who heard this conversation, now grasped the scout's hand.

Webster, you'd make a good soldier,” he said, bluntly. “Hang me if I wouldn't like to have you on my force.”

Webster smiled good-naturedly.

“ I have some family business to attend to before I could think of entering the army. After that I may remind you of your remark.”

“All right,” said the Colonel, “any time that you are ready, come; I will make room for you.”

On his way down the river Webster found, to his relief, that the man with the broad-brimmed hat was not aboard the boats. He now had a hope of being able to give his shadow the slip by leaving Memphis on early train in the morning.

Arriving in sight of their destination, the passengers on the ferry-boat were surprised to see that the levee was crowded with people. Shortly after, they learned that this unusual gathering was caused by the capture of the steamboat “Prince of Wales” by the rebels.

Webster went to the Worsham Hotel, where he

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