On the Trail of Geronimo — page 106: what you’re looking at

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96 ON THE TRAIL OF GERONIMO. They could see that he wore the uniform of a lieutenant of cavalry, and it need not be said that he received a cordial welcome. “Isn't this Dick Whitcomb of Company G, Sixth Cavalry, under orders to report at Fort Grant day after to-morrow.” “Tam glad to meet you, lieutenant,” was the hearty response. “You remember me?” “Lieutenant Kirkland, if I am not mistaken.” “ The same,” replied that officer, introducing him to his comrades. “I hardly suppose you were ex- pected to report in this style.” “No; I have taken an original route to the fort —one that I don’t care about going over again.” «Tell us about it,” said the first lieutenant, wheeling his horse the other way, starting him forward on a walk, and adding: “Captain Campereaux is up the road with the rest of the men, and will wait for us to join him. We heard about you from a ranchman named Bragg, who said you had been killed by falling over the gorge with the stage.” “JT came very near it,” remarked Dick, “and CoOnniclooo S (C©)