They little thought their associate’s love for and indulgence in liquor was all assumed, and that, at the very moment, he was, in reality, as sober as a judge and taking mental note of every word and act of the surrounding squad of Mollies. The emergencies of his great work, had he been otherwise inclined, which he was not, would have kept my emissary from over-indulgence during a residence in that particular vicinity. Thus was McKenna made safe for the present. While he could listen, and learn, without danger of having to participate in troubles, for a season, yet he knew that such a game would not long serve his purpose, as he must be dragged in at last, or lose the confidence of those now placing their trust in him. It was well he adopted the ruse, however, as he knew not when his time might come. On the tenth of August, 1874, at the regular meeting of Shenandoah division, the new “goods” were given out as follows: The password was: “What do you think of the Mayo election?” “I think the fair West made a bad selection.” The answer was: “Whom do you think will duly betray?” The quarreling toast was: _Question_—“Don’t get your temper high!” _Answer_—“Not with a friend!” The sign was made by placing the thumb of the right hand into the pocket of the pantaloons. The answer, by putting the thumb of the left hand on the lower lip. McKenna faithfully reported these things to Mr. Franklin the same night, despite his illness, and mailed the letter before retiring to his apartment.