Chapter 13 THE REPULSE

When Deacon Zeb Clark-the same Deacon Zeb who fell into the cistern, as narrated by Captain Cy-made his first visit to the city, years and years ago, he stayed but two days. As he had proudly boasted that he should remain in the metropolis at least a week, our people were much surprised at his premature return. To the driver of the butcher cart who