he will cheat anybody. I had to lick him, he
nearly bit my arm off. I nearly beat his head off; it was the
only way to get loose. I can't tell you all I know in one
letter. Let Pap sue for his account, send the transcript on and
I'll get it or I'll know why. He'll not get a chance to bite if
I go at him again.

I went out to your old home yesterday; they're real nice people.
I found the room where I cut my name on the walnut window frame,
it's nearly rubbed out. The house looks natural but the garden
and flowers are not like grandmother kept them. All the old
people asked about Grandpap, Uncle John and Uncle Jake.

Stir Pap up. If I come home, I'll write you before I do.

Your affectionate son,
ALFRED GRIFFITH HATFIELD.

P. S. Jake's written agreement is a fraud. If Pap has an
agreement with Palmer, it's a fraud too, don't go by it. Do as I
tell you, I know what's best. You'll learn law if you travel
with a panorama.

The next move, to Winchester, was a long journey. One of Jake's horses
having been sick, Palmer advised a day or two previously that the
panorama and people, excepting Bedford Tom and Jake, would travel by
train, thus relieving the team. He also promised Jake a payment on the
profits at the end of the week. As an evidence of good faith he advanced
Jake a week's wages.

Jake wanted Alfred to make the journey with him in the wagon, but Palmer
became offended: "What do you people want to do, get rid of the work of
preparation? I should take Bedford Tom with me also but I will permit
him to go with you for company, but not Alfred."

Palmer gave all directions as to the roads as he always did. In fact, he
cautioned Jake more particularly than usual. He also left orders that a
dinner be put up for Jake and Tom to carry with them. Palmer arose early
to see Jake off and again cautioned him not to lose his way.

Gideon, Palmer, the wife and Alfred boarded the train. They were to
change cars at Harper's Ferry. But Alfred took the train for Winchester,
Gideon excitedly calling him to take the other train. "But that train
goes to Washington, the man said so," pleaded Alfred.

"Get aboard, quick," shouted Gideon, as he jumped on the moving train.

Alfred ran into the train to Palmer. "Don't we go to Winchester?" he
inquired. "Not until next month," answered Palmer.

"Where's Jake and the team going?" asked Alfred. "They told me