little drummer boy page 4

little drummer boy page 4 by ric gustafson


Eli and Mick were resting under a large tree.
" Get up lads" Lieutenant Simpson said loudly as he shook Eli. " New orders just came in".
" What orders are those Sir?" Mick asked as he stood up and yawned.
" The 107th is going to be part of a new corps, the 20th". He swatted at a fly that had just landed on him. " Our new commander is going to be General Hooker".
Eli picked up his drum. " What are our orders Sir?".
" We are to take only what we can carry and travel light including no tents".
" Where are we going Sir?" Mick asked as he swatted at a mosquito.
" Georgia" he replied with a grin. " That's all I know".


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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric