I will transpose and otherwise
change that, making it to read: He who does not run away may make the
other fellow unable to fight another day."
"You talk too much like a schoolmaster, George," said Pennington.
"The most important business of a school teacher is to teach the young
idea how to shoot, and lately I've had ample chances to give such
instruction."
It was not that they were frivolous, but like most other lads in the army,
they had grown into the habit of teasing one another, which was often a
relief to teaser as well as teased.
"I think, sir," said Dick to Colonel Winchester, "that some of our troops
are moving."
He was looking through his glasses toward the left, where he saw a strong
Union force, with banners waving, advancing toward Bragg's right.
"Ah, that is well done!" exclaimed Colonel Winchester. "If our men break
through there we'll cut Bragg off from Murfreesborough and his ammunition
and supplies."
They did not break through, but they maintained a long and vigorous
battle, while the centers and other wings of the two armies did not stir.
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