"Boys not allowed" to go in to dinner at the Massasoit, thought I to myself; and upon that text I sat sadly meditating all the way from Springfield to Boston.

A big crowd went up to Springfield on the day of the great game, but the "sons of Old Eli" were far from confident, although they were determined to root for their team to the last gasp.

Madam Conway and Maggie were of course upon the list; and, as timely notice was given them by Theo, Madam Conway went twice to Springfield in quest of a suitable dress for Maggie.

At daybreak White rode into Springfield at the head of his captives and a motley band of Home-Guards.

We rested, however, at Springfield for the night, and that in the most comfortable hotel we had met with in the States.

I was using my favorite rifle, the little Springfield with which I have killed most kinds of African game, from the lion and elephant down; the bullets were the sharp, pointed kind, with the end of naked lead.

The council on this occasion decided that we should return to Springfield without attacking the enemy.

The approach to Springfield from the north is through a forest, and the village cannot be seen until its outskirts are reached.

Her brothers were in his company, and when Company F was in camp at Springfield after the first enlistment, she was studying at Wilbraham and there often saw her soldier lover.

These articles were at once put into use by our officers, and remained in Springfield as trophies of our success.

No one was heavily encumbered, as we expected to return to Springfield before the following night.

We left Springfield about sunset on the 9th, General Lyon taking about three thousand men, while Colonel Sigel took less than two thousand.

We explained, or tried to explain to him, that the Springfield through which he had passed and the Springfield to which he was writing were in different States widely separated, and that there were also several other "Springfields."