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But do not go up in front of the inn itself which is one quarter of a mile from the road. Instead, where the drive swings to the right to go to the inn, bear to the left and continue downward fifty yards toward the swimming pool. Lucy's shack is on the left and one hundred feet west of the pool. It is about eleven miles from Rockville.
IN 1876, circumstances, partly accidental and partly sentimental, led me to revisit Crooked Creek Church, near the little village of Rockville, in Middle Georgia. I was amazed at the changes which a few brief years had wrought. The ancient oaks ranged roundabout remained the same, but upon everything else time had laid its hand right heavily.
Bartlett's money, not his, but as soon as he got back from paying for the sewing table Jerry could go around the neighborhood and get a lawn or two to mow and get money to pay back to Mr. Bartlett. But suppose nobody wanted a lawn mowed? And how would he get back and forth between Rockville and Washington? On a bus, maybe. "I believe I've had about enough of this," said Mr.
A meeting was accordingly called by the executive committee of the Knights, and a resolution passed condemning certain persons in the village of Rockville as traitors to the cause of the workingman. Only one copy of this edict was issued and mailed. This found its way into Tom Grogan's letter-box.
Sept. 6th we marched beyond Rockville about six miles and formed in line of battle. Batteries were posted and, so far as we knew, there was to be a fight, but it blew over. Such "scares" are of frequent occurance in a soldier's experience. We remained in this place until the 9th, then marched about six miles and camped.
Bell said she must spend a few days in the country, for change of air, and accordingly she determined on passing a quiet week at Holiday House with her relations, Lord and Lady Rockville. Meanwhile, Harry and Laura were to be left under the sole care of Mrs.
All out for Rockville!" joked Daddy Martin. "Hurray!" cried Teddy. "Here we are!" "And I see Uncle Frank!" exclaimed Janet, looking from the window toward the station as the train slowed up to stop. Out piled the Curlytops, and into the arms of Uncle Frank they rushed. He caught them up and kissed them one after the other Teddy, Janet and Trouble. "Well, well!" he cried, "I'm glad to see you!
The word was given, and with the red flags fluttering, Stuart moved toward Rockville, unopposed, save by a picket, which was driven off by the advance guard. Without further incident, he then pushed on, and entered the town in triumph. A charming reception awaited him. The place was thoroughly Southern; and the passage of the cavalry was greeted with loud cheers.
As soon as the dog saw the new-comer, it bristled up from head to foot, its eyes shone like two coals of fire, and every hair on its back emitted a fiery spark. Very little was known of the history of Blue Dave. He was brought to the little village of Rockville in chains in a speculator's train, the train consisting of two Conestoga wagons and thirty or forty forlorn-looking negroes.
"Why," announced Clark dramatically, "those four got another bottle of corn, got tight and decided to shock the town so Nancy and that fella Merritt were married in Rockville at seven o'clock this morning." A tiny indentation appeared in the metal under the Jelly-bean's fingers. "Married?" "Sure enough.
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