of the most prominent traits of which was his patriotism. He had presented his large and fast-sailing steam yacht to the government of the nation at the beginning of

in the Captain'

s in the Bellevite, his father's large steam yacht, now a man-of-war in the navy. In two years the young man had worked his way up to the rank of lieutenant. He was very large for his age, and his nautical and m

son, and a daughter. At the beginning of the war of the Rebellion he had promptly espoused the cause of the South, and from his point of view, he was fully as patriotic as his brother on the other side. He was ready to give h

cy in certain irregular enterprizes, he was detached for this service. He had been engaged in an attempt to capture the Bellevite in connection with older and more skilful persons. The plan had failed, Corny had been se

several months at different times at the plantation of his uncle. But the resemblance was noted and often spoken of by persons outside of the families, the members of which, being in the habit

lative in presenting himself as the bearer of his name and rank in the navy, though he had no time to consider the subject.

es of the proceedings. Christy was not at all disturbed by the formal aspect the affair was assuming, for he felt entirely confident that poor Corny

opher Passford as a passenger, as I could not take another officer," said the captain. "It is not a serious question compared with others at issue, bu

o difficulty in settling this

Passford," added the captain, as he raised his finger, pointin

ed the invalid officer, with

ather's

io Pas

does he

he Hudson," replied

n; may I ask a question?" in

gation, and I shall be glad to have you and Dr. Connelly entirely free to ask a

her lived, Mr. Passford?" a

wered Corny, as we may call him no

of the town or city in

Corny; and Christy, who was observing him ver

n might give to his estate, as Sunnyside was the home of

nswered Corny, with

t you

Bonnydale; and I know

rated town. In what city or town

ied Corny; and the flush of fever or

irst lieutenant; and the stock of t

, indicating Christy with his finger,

d," replied Chri

does he

ale, on th

the commander nodded his acquiescence. "Is Bonnydale the name

place," answered Christy, using

ht give to his estate," continued Mr. Salisbury, smiling, as h

tate by my mother," replied Christy,

ity is your father

limits of the to

ve officer; and the stock of this particular

in the South, seems to be better informed in regard to the

t care a straw about," replied Corny, vexed tha

here he was instructed to remain until he was sent for. Captain Passford, senior, was well known to all the officers present by reputat

e surgeon that he had better examine the pulse of his patient, for he did not wish to overtask him in the investigation. The

to his cousin; but both of them were prompt in their answers. In the last two years, Corny had been more at Bonnydale than Christy, and he was quite as much at

nt questioned them both, as they were seated at the table, in a very general way. In their answers, Corny used the word "raised," while Christy was "br

the presence of the two Passfords. The captain declared that he had already used up too much time in the inquiry, and he must close

the Bronx on my arrival at the station of the Eastern Gulf squadron," said Corny, as he pulled a huge env

pers," added Christy, with as

I dare say that each of the gentlemen will produce his commission, his orders, and his appointment to the command of the Br

ed Corny, as he passed his envelop

captain, as he took the package, and then f

ble at Bonnydale, and Walsh, the man-servant, supposing it to b

pect. Christy handed his envelope to the commander, and he