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`` Providence 's agin managin ' things , '' murmured Shorty gratefully ; `` but the Deacon 's gumption helped out . '' All the money for those not present to receive it in person was turned over to the Deacon , and then for the first time the boys felt relieved of a great responsibility . `` There are two trains goin ' east , '' said the Deacon , in response to their inquiries as to the facilities for returning . `` The through express passes here at 3:15 , and it 'll git you to Jeffersonville early in the morning . The accommodation passes about day break , and it 'll git you there in the evenin ' , if it makes connections , which it often does n't . '' `` We must go on the through express , '' said Si firmly . There was a loud outcry by the mother and sisters , but the father recognized the demands of military discipline .