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Are fast asleep, with their heads upon their packs

Very early rising and many hours in the train have brought complete weariness. Sleep takes charge for a time and is in command.

Not all are in the forgetfulness of sleep.

One or two, are, like myself, sitting each on his pack, and writing home

Half a dozen are playing cards, gambling, if you will have it so; but they are good sports, which is excuse enough. These six quiet men, have become the centre of an interested group of Tommies, who look on over each others shoulder at the game, and at the six little heaps of silver coins, which the free

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