Everett Titsworth Tomlinson

The Young Sharpshooter at Antietam Everett Titsworth Tomlinson

Book Excerpt: ..." said Noel good-naturedly. "But here we are almost back to camp, and you'll have a chance to try it out in a little while."CHAPTER IITHE SUTLER'S GOODSThe appearance of the two soldiers in the camp at once attracted the attention of their comrades. It had been long since any of them had tasted fresh meat and the sight of the pig which Dennis still was carrying upon his shoulders aroused the desire of every beholder to share in the repast which was to follow. There were many laughing calls to be invited to the feast, to all of which Dennis responded good-naturedly, but without in any way committing himself unduly to the increase of the numbers of those with whom he intended to share the change in the camp diet."Hello, Levi," called Dennis, as he and Noel passed the sutler's tent. Levi Kadoff, one of the sutlers, who, by some strange methods ...