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40 JOSE. The freighter gave an energetic nod, exclaiming, “Come, boy!” and left the house. * * f * * % * Henry Baumann had arrived at Independence with his companion the preceding day. The viva- cious American had become attached to the other during the few days of their association, with a warmth that gratified the German, even though he had not been able to acquit himself of his gloomy impressions sufficiently to meet his friend’s cordial advances as ardently as they deserved. Green had evidently done everything in his power to make the journey as pleasant as possible. Awaiting their in- spection at the hotel was a supply of champagne, canned oysters, all kinds of liquors, fish in oil. pre- served fruit and other dainties and conserves pre- pared for the occasion. Then there was a traveling coach, which was to convey these treasures, besides affording room for two persons to sleep in comfort- ably; two Kentucky thoroughbreds for riding and an excellent hunting outfit, all these imparting to the prospective journey.across the plains more the character of a pleasure trip than a journey replete with hardships and dangers, at least as concerned the two young men.* All that evening Green was in such excellent spirits that Baumann began to fear that the expedition would be deprived of all its romance, and that his experience would end with the unavoidable discomforts of a series of outdoor bivouacs. Baumann’s apprehension was somewhat modified the following day, on his return from a walk * Green had received a circumstantial report from the wagon-boss: familiarized himself as far as possible with the state of affairs, coun- termanded arrangements, and reserved his judgment on other matters. (E(0) EGomichboo ‘S