ge tracts of land had been made by the Government to
his heirs. "What was the name of the soldier?" inquired Colonel
Godfrey. "Col. G. Bradley," answered Colonel Ridley. "Yes, sir; that
was his name." "That is a part of the business which caused my visit
in this direction, and Mrs. Bradley need have no fears as to the
validity of her title. I have the papers with me that will place her
in full possession of the estate. Besides, she is entitled to a large
amount from the Government as half-pay for her husband's services
during the Revolution, which she will receive on application through
the proper channel." It was now getting late, and Col. Godfrey was
told that his room was ready if he wished to retire. Feeling a little
sleepy, after eating a hearty supper, and as he had to make an early
start in the morning, he thought it best to go to his room, so bidding
the family good night he followed a boy, who carried a lighted candle
to the room to which he had been assigned for the night, in which a
cheerful fire was burning. The boy entered the room, closing the door
behind him, and said: "Mass boss, mammy told me to ax you of you war
eny kin to de man dat made the baby medicin?" "Who is your mammy?"
inquired the now thoroughly interested Colonel. "She's de 'oman dat
nusses all de babies on de plantashun." "Tell your mammy that I will
see her in the morning." "Yas, sir," he said, and left the room. The
Colonel soon retired, as he felt somewhat jaded. He awoke at an early
hour, and having some moments leisure got up and dressed himself.
About this time he heard a tapping at his door, and at the same time
the voice of the boy exclaiming: "Ise got a pitcher of fresh water for
you." "Bring it in," said the Colonel. The boy entered, showing two
rows of white ivory. "Boss, will you hab a fire made?" "No," said the
Colonel, "I will soon be ready to go down; is the Colonel up?" "Yas,
sir, an' is waiting for you." "Then I will go down," said the Colonel,
which he did and was met at the foot of the stairs by Col. Ridley, who
bade him a cheerful good morning, and expressed the hope that he felt
much better after his night's rest. "Thank you, sir; I am glad to say
that I feel very much refreshed." "If you feel disposed," said Col.
Ridley, "we will take a walk out, the air is bracing and a little walk
will give you an appetite for your breakfast, which will soon be
ready." They started, and as the old nurse of the plantation wished to
see