One of them, who, no doubt, knew the enemy's plans, asked permission to go to their camp, promising to come back the next day.

CHAPTER IX BETTY'S JOURNEY Mrs. Seymour, having had the advantage of some weeks to form her plans, had carefully arranged everything for her own comfort, so far as was possible, and Betty Wolcott, after the first pang of parting was over, began to enjoy the novelty of the journey most thoroughly.

But the "best laid plans o' mice and men" often meet with unsuspected hindrances, as both Gulian and Yorke were destined to discover.

Most of the afternoon was spent in plans for their journey, with Oliver as escort, and many a sigh rose almost to Betty's lips as these recalled that other journey when her heart had been as light as Moppet's was now.

These may resemble "the way-side" in the parable, on which the fowls of the air devoured the corn as soon as it was sown; and hence those plans should be devised and pursued from which we may anticipate a harvest of real good.

" While the wounded leg healed slowly, the plans of the company moved more deliberately still.

At any rate I feel impelled to support all plans that manifestly tend to the complete circumvention of the globe, and the bringing into telegraphic connection all the nations of the earth, and this when I am not fully assured that present personal interests may not temporarily suffer.

But see, when his wealth had increased by his acquisition of Telegraph stock to millions (it is said), what enlarged and noble plans of public benefit were conceived and brought forth by him.

If not a sparrow falls to the ground without a definite purpose in the plans of infinite wisdom, can the creation of an instrumentality so vitally affecting the interests of the whole human race have an origin less humble than the Father of every good and perfect gift?

Amid a great variety of important appropriations, this bill contains an appropriation "for the completion of the Washington Aqueduct, $500,000, to be expended according to the plans and estimates of Captain Meigs and under his superintendence: Provided, That the office of engineer of the Potomac Waterworks is hereby abolished and its duties shall hereafter be discharged by the chief engineer of the Washington Aqueduct."

In early youth I learned to use the bow I pray thee, therefore, send me forth against The wretch that dares to wrest this land from thee." And ere the treacherous wretch could string his bow, A pointed arrow carrying death with it, Like lightning flew from forth the maiden's hands, Pierced deep into his head, that plans devised To kill his royal master and once more Thought ill of Panchala and her good king.

So, what little plans your good mother may make don't cut enough ice to cool a green mint.

The following year (1869) the project was again revived, and plans formed for an expedition; but again the hostility of the Indians prevented the accomplishment of our purpose of exploration.

About the 1st of August, 1870, our plans took definite shape, and some twenty men were enrolled as members of the exploring party.

We are now fairly launched upon our expedition without the possibility of obtaining outside assistance in case we need it, and means for our protection have been fully considered since we camped, and our plans for guard duty throughout the trip have been arranged.

In accordance with plans agreed upon last night, General Washburn and a few of the party started out this morning in advance of the others to search for a practicable crossing of the river and marshes, leaving the pack train in camp.

His plans mingled in a singular manner the bright enthusiasm of the youthful dreamer and the eminent practicality of the man of affairs.

All these are plans which look to the eventual removal of the only men at the South who know how to labor, and who are now the only representatives there of the country's industrial ideas.

" Chapter IV.More Plans.

SEE Fifty plans for fifty themes.

Phurology; a collection of tried and proved plans for play, fellowship, and profit.

We were in sight of the main road running from Hanover Court-House down the Pamunkeya road that was no doubt covered by the enemy's plans, and on which bodies of his cavalry frequently operated.

And your father?' Fenwick made a bitter gesture, as much as to say, 'What's the good of discussing that?' 'H'm!Well, now, Fenwick, what are your plans?

Where did he come fromwith whom had he studiedwhat were his plans?

And for the worst she had elaborately laid her plans.