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[NEW YEAR'S NICK-NACKS.]
—A correspondent wants to know if "fits are hereditary." Any small boy, compelled to wear out his father's old clothes, could tell him they are not.
—There are many shoots in a park of artillery.
—"What are you doing?" demanded a furniture dealer of his clerk, who upset an extension table.
"I'm only turning over a leaf, sir."
TWO KINDS OF HIDING.
—City Dame (in the country): "Boy, can't you get me some cat-tails?"
Country Boy: "Yes'm. Long ones?"
City Dame: "Oh, long or short, whichever are the prettier!"
Boy: "Well, mum, I guess I'd better just bring you the cats, an' you can cut the tails off to suit yourself."
—A Mean Swindle. —Mistress: "Did you ask for milk bread?"
Domestic: "Yes, mum."
"What a miserable little loaf they gave you!"
"Yes, mum. It's my opinion, mum, that that baker is using condensed milk."
—"What's the matter with you to-day, Tommy? You seem to be uneasy."
"I am," said the bad little boy. "Yesterday was pa's and ma's wooden wedding, and all the neighbors sent 'em shingles."
—A square meal generally costs a round price.
—The pupil of the eye is incessantly lashed.
—Mrs. Pennifeather: "Goodness gracious! I wonder what in the world has become of all my tarts?"
Mr. P.: "Where did you put them?"
Mrs. P.: "Right on the window-sill here."
Mr. P.: "That accounts for it. You have carelessly exposed them to the son."
—It is his exalted position that makes the weather cock vane.
—Father (severely): "My son, this is a disgraceful condition of affairs. This report says you are the last boy in a class of twenty-two."
Henry: "It might have been worse, father."
Father: "I can't see how."
Henry: "There might have been more boys in the class."
—Sunday School Superintendent: "Who led the children of Israel into Canaan? Will one of the smaller boys answer?"
No reply.
Superintendent (somewhat sternly): "Can no one tell? Little boy, on that seat next to the aisle, who led the children of Israel into Canaan?"
Little Boy (badly frightened): "It wasn't me. I—I jist moved yere last week f'm Missoury."
—The concave mirror is not exactly a humorist, but it makes some very amusing reflections.
—"Boy, I read in your eyes that you have told a lie."
"Papa, that is impossible. You cannot read without spectacles."
—Sauso: "Why did you yell 'Stop thief!' at the man who was running toward the railroad station?"
Rodd: "I saw that he was going to take a car."
—A chilly salutation— "Shake!"
—Weeks: "I'm afraid Brown is not very steady. I don't think he will stick to his business."
Wentman: "Oh, yes he will. You forget he is working in a glue factory."
—"Do you distrust fat men, captain?"
"Well, no," returned the old sea-dog, "not exactly; but I always give them a wide berth."
—"Here, I bought this compass of you, t'other day, but it's no good. It points north, east, south or west, just as it happens."
"Ah, but you don't understand. You see the needle points this way. Now turn the compass around this way—see?—there you are. That's north."
"Yes, but if I know where north is, what in time do I want a compass for?"
—Sunday-school teacher: "And when the wicked children continued mocking the good prophet, two she bears came out of the mountain and ate up over forty of the wicked children. Now, boys, what lesson does this teach us?"
Jimpsy Primrose: "I know."
Teacher: "Well, Jimpsy?"
Jimpsy Primrose: "It teaches us how many children a she bear can hold."
—Cousin Nell (inculcating generosity): "Supposing your chicken should lay a nice egg, Tommy; would you give it to me?"
Tommy: "No; I'd sell it to a dime museum. That chick's a rooster."
—A corn dodger—The careful dancer.
—"Had I better make a list of the prize cows and pigs?" asked the secretary of an agricultural fair.
"Yes," replied the president. "Cattle hog them."
[OUR LETTER BOX.]
Tanite.—The flag signals used by the U. S. Signal Service to designate the state of the weather were fully explained in No. 11 of the volume just ended. They do not vary in the different cities, the code holding good for every portion of this country.
Qui Vive.—Bowditch is the standard authority on navigation, and all the theoretical knowledge necessary can be gained by a close and persistent study of his work on that subject. The best way for a boy to learn it practically is to enlist as a naval apprentice on one of the United States training ships.
Skater.—First, place coal oil on the rusted skates and allow it to remain until the rust becomes softened, after which it can be easily removed by rubbing with fine sand paper or emery cloth. After using, they should be wiped dry and then rubbed with an oily rag before being placed in the case, or flannel bag.
M. P. J.—1. Rabbit skins are extensively used in making hats, caps and muffs, and for lining garments of various kinds, such as circulars, overcoats and the like. They are dressed in the usual manner, the fur being dyed to imitate many of the higher grades procured from the ermine, beaver and other animals. 2. An article on electro-plating was given space in No. 23 of the last volume.
G. E. B.—Several manuals relating to the use of fire-arms of various kinds are obtainable from book dealers in various parts of the country. The most expert rifle and revolver shots have gained all their knowledge by actual practice, placing no dependence on printed rules, but paying particular attention to the make of the weapon selected and thoroughly acquainting themselves with its construction.
Schuyler.—1. A vacuum air-brake, of which there are several patterns, is a kind of continuous brake, operated by exhausting the air from some appliance under each car, and so causing the pressure of the atmosphere to apply the brakes. 2. Nos. 4, 5, 13 and 17, Vol. IV are out of print. 3. After indulging in gymnastic exercises, it is said that the hands can be kept in good condition by rubbing them with alcohol.
M. J. A. and H. S. D.—Your kind appreciation of the issue in question gives great pleasure to the publisher. There was no such number this year, in so far as the illuminated cover is concerned; but in the matter of stories, you will find that the contents of No. 5, of this volume, far surpass any other devoted to Christmas literature. It is full to the brim with good things well suited to the joyous season to which it is dedicated.
Electra.—1. If the directions for making electric motors presented in No. 3 are followed to the letter, you will be successful, but, if substitutions and alterations are made, the result will be that the apparatus will prove useless. 2. It is not at all likely that the company will interfere with the miniature telephone. 3. As the elements in a Bunsen battery are immersed in sulphuric and nitric acids, it would not he advisable to place it in a sleeping apartment.
C. Ogden.—1. There are forty-four States in the Union. 2. The famous River Nile is formed by the union of the Bahr-el-Abiad and the Bahr-el-Azrek. The first of these, or the true Nile, has its source in Lake Victoria Nyanza, and the second rises in Abyssinia. The Kagera and Shimiyu rivers, and the waters that descend from the plateaux from which rise the snowy peaks of Kenia and Kilimanjaro, unite to form that wonderful fresh-water lake, Victoria Nyanza, which covers an area of upwards of 40,000 square miles.
W. F. S.—1. Minorcas, Hamburgs or Leghorns are the best laying fowls, while Plymouth Rocks, Wyandottes or Langshans are the best to raise for marketing purposes. 2. It will be found both cheaper and more satisfactory to buy ready-prepared mocking-bird food from a dealer in bird supplies or a druggist. The food for young mocking-birds should he meal and milk, and occasionally finely-minced fresh meat. Grasshoppers, spiders and meal-worms should be given to the old birds, together with a liberal supply of the prepared food.
Student.—Among the ancients, and during the earlier part of the middle ages, there was no distinction of capital and small letters. After the practice had been introduced of beginning books and chapters with large letters, often adorned or illustrated with artistic ability, it was not long before capital letters were employed in much the same way as at the present day. At times, however, their use was so extravagantly indulged in that many of the old books present a ludicrous appearance to the latter-day readers. The exact date at which they came to be universally used is unknown.
Two Old Cronies.—1. A boy aged eighteen is not too old to learn how to play the piano, violin or any other musical instrument. There are thousands of stenographers who did not take up that profession until they were twenty-five or thirty years of age. They were firm believers in the adage, "It is never too late to learn." 2. Munson's appears to be the most popular system of shorthand. 3. A ten or fifteen minutes' walk in the open air before taking breakfast will do no harm; but indulgence in other forms of exercise should be reserved for the middle of the day, if possible, or an hour or so after eating supper.
H. T. C., Biz and J. A. M.—Candidates for clerkships in the government departments must pass a civil service examination in arithmetic, geography, grammar, history, reading, writing and spelling, and in some cases a knowledge of book-keeping is required. This depends upon the branch of the service and the special position for which application is made. Those desiring to enter the railway mail service must, among other things, give the boundaries of their own county, State and country; the location of all the States and Territories, locate all the counties along a specified mail route, locate offices on the route and exhibit a thorough understanding of the geography of the United States.
Frank W.—1. According to Cæsar, the first coins of what is now called Great Britain were of tin, and he has been substantiated by the discovery of pieces made of that material. The first copper coins made by the United States Mint were one cent and one-half cent pieces, of which there were four designs, designated the "chain cent," the "wreath cent," the "flowing-hair cent" and the "liberty cap cent." 2. The letter, or mark on a coin designating the mint at which it was struck, is called the "mint mark." The U. S. coins struck at the parent mint, at Philadelphia, bear no such mark; those displaying a small "S" immediately under the denomination are coined in San Francisco, while "C. C." stands for Carson City, and "O" for New Orleans.
Ex-Confed.—A glue well adapted for any work which requires particular strength is made by dissolving an ounce of the best isinglass, by the application of a moderate heat, in a pint of water. After straining this solution an ounce of the best glue, previously soaked in water for twenty-four hours, and a gill of vinegar should be added. After all of these materials have been brought into a solution, the mixture should be allowed to boil up once, and then the impurities must be strained off. A handy method of making glue for ready use is to employ common whisky instead of water in dissolving any quantity of glue. Put both together in a bottle, cork it tight and let it stand for three or four days, when it will be ready for use without the application of heat.
Birdie Haight.—1. The American swan breeds in the northern parts of America, and its migrations extend only to North Carolina. Another American species is the Trumpeter Swan, breeding chiefly within the Arctic Circle, but of which large flocks are seen in winter as far south as Texas. It is smaller than the common swan, which is found in its wild state in Asia and the eastern parts of Europe. In a half-domesticated state it has long been a common ornament in lakes and ponds in this country and Europe, more especially the latter. The black swan is a native of Australia. 2. Varicose veins, it is said, may be radically cured by a surgical operation, but the disease may reappear in some other portion of the body, there being no way to prevent it. 3. Papua, or New Guinea, is the largest island in the world. Australia now ranks as one of the grand divisions of the earth.
S. A. M.—Eighteen articles on electricity have been published in this and previous volumes. They were: "A Cheap Electrical Machine," Vol. II, No. 22; "How to Make a Simple Electrical Machine," Vol. VI, No. 3; "Experiments of Various Kinds," Vol. VI, No. 4; "A Storm in a Teacup," Vol. VI, No. 9; "The Leyden Jar and How to Make It," Vol. VI, No. 20; "The Electrician at Home," Vol. VII, No. 16: "A Mysterious Alarm," Vol. VIII, No. 14; "Studies in Static Electricity," Vol. IX. No. 30, "How to Make an Electrical Machine," Vol. IX, No. 20; "How to Make an Electric Battery," Vol. X, No. 8; "The Induction Coil and How to Make It," Vol. X, No. 28; "A Simple Electrical Machine," Vol. XI, No. 6: "Simple Electrical Experiments." Vol. XI, No. 15; "An Electric Bell Outfit," Vol. XI, No. 20; "How to Make a Storage Battery," Vol. XI, No. 25; "Induction Coil Condenser," Vol. XI, No. 47; "Electric Lamps and How to Work Them," Vol. XII, Nos. 1 and 2; and "Electro-Motors and How to Make Them," Vol. XII, No. 3.
Bias Eyes.—1. Letters relating to business matters connected with this paper—such as inquiries relating to advertising rates—are the only ones answered by mail. They must invariably contain a stamp to pay postage on such reply. 2. Any reader complying with the rules governing the exchange department is entitled to its privileges. 3. He is an Englishman by birth. 4. The principal use of the bell on board ships is to denote the time of the day or night, which is done by 1, 2, 3, and so on, up to eight strokes of the bell. The twelve hours between midnight and noon, or noon and midnight, are divided into three portions of eight bells each, the duration of time between bells being half an hour. Consequently, during the course of each twelve hours, the same number of strokes of the bell will necessarily be used to denote three different hours or periods of time, as follows:
| 1 bell | at | 12.30, | 4.30, | 8.30. |
| 2 bells | " | 1.00, | 5.00, | 9.00. |
| 3 " | " | 1.30, | 5.30, | 9.30. |
| 4 " | " | 2.00, | 6.00, | 10.00. |
| 5 " | " | 2.30, | 6.30, | 10.30. |
| 6 " | " | 3.00, | 7.00, | 11.00. |
| 7 " | " | 3.30, | 7.30, | 11.30. |
| 8 " | " | 4.00, | 8.00, | 12.00. |
5. The magnetized needle of a compass has the property of arranging itself in the meridian, one end always pointing to the north and the other to the south; yet not exactly, but with a deflection or declination which varies from time to time in magnitude, and may be toward the west or the east.
A Reader of Golden Days. A very plain and simple method of making snow-shoes was furnished our readers in Vol. Vll, No. 2. —Rod and Gun. In Nos. 15, Vol. I; 23, 24 and 36, Vol. II, will be found articles devoted to the subject of camping out, which contain all requisite information regarding that form of recreation. —Dody. The Spanish sentence is untranslatable, several of the words being beyond the ken of any one who understands that language. —Lawyer. The gentleman representing your district in Congress is the proper person to whom application should be made for copies of the "Congressional Record" and Department Reports. —J. S. T. A portion of No. 52, Vol. VIII, was devoted to a minute description of ice-boat building. —A. S. 1. California half-dollars, in perfect condition, are worth 60 or 70 cents each. 2. It is claimed to be very efficacious. —W. P. Your offer is respectfully declined. We have already provided many articles on electricity in its various forms, and from time to time will publish others by practical writers. —Nena. 1. The titles of the serials in the volumes named are printed in the index furnished with each. 2. Harry Castlemon was the author of "The House-Boat Boys." —Constant Reader. We never supply business addresses. —Jim. Not possessing the key we are unable to solve the cryptogram. —L. F. It is a very interesting game, suited to the tastes of both old and young. The query was sent too late to be answered in the Christmas Issue. —Byron V. Refer the matter to a local engineer. —Howard W. E. A description of the way to make a small storage battery appeared in Vol. XI. No. 25. —Constant Reader. Books devoted to hypnotism have been written by Drs. Hammond, Bernheim, Moll and Raue, besides which it has formed the subject of many magazine articles. —Wheelman. Read the description of electroplating in Vol. XI, No. 23. —J. L. J. No premium. —W. K. 1. We do not pay for contributions to "Puzzledom." 2. All the stories, sketches, etc., published in these columns are written by experienced authors. —O. J. C. U. 1. The papers are mailed from this office on Friday night. 2. Yes; in any sum less than one dollar.
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W. H. Pierce, Larimore, N. D., a main line relay, a Waterburylens and a fife with mouthpiece for $6 worth of type. W. Kempton, Box 53, West Woodstock, Conn., a violin and bow, aphonograph, a telegraph instrument, a sewing machine, an autoharp and aself-inking press for a magic lantern or automatic organ and music. W. Sikeson, 2930 M St., W. Washington, D. C., an Internationalalbum with 645 rare U. S. and foreign stamps for a watch. H. Johnston, 2023 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis, Minn., a foot-power scrollsaw for any vols. of Golden Days orvols of "The Argosy" except IX or X. R. F. Church, 78th St., E. Cambridge, Mass., a 4x6 self-inkingpress for a scroll saw and outfit. W. Klaffenbach, 112 E. 8th St., Muscatine, Iowa., a pair of ice skates,some books and a hand scroll-saw for electrical goods. H. J. Robinson, L. B. 13, Washington, D. C., a 175 ohmpocket relay for a motor or other electrical goods or a camera. G. H. Hakes, Belvidere, Ills., U. S. and foreign stamps andsome printing material for a pair of clamp roller skates. C. Schimelfenig, 7 S. May St., Chicago, Ills., Vols. IX and X Golden Days and 4 vols. of "The Argosy"(several nos. missing) for a Detective camera or bound books. S. Tasker, 1033 Vine St., Phila., Pa., a bass rod, reel and outfit andVol. VIII or IX Golden Days for ajointed paddle. C. E. Pottenger, Box 126, Burlington, Kans., Vols. VIII and IX of"The Argosy" for U. S. and foreign stamps. E. L. French, S. Easton, Mass, Vols. IX (3 numbers missing) and XIGolden Days for an 18-bracketbanjo. J. O. Yates, Box 165, Chartiers, Pa., Vol. XI Golden Days and a lot of books for a magic lantern ora $5 steam engine. B. F. Bird, 47 Dana Ave., Hyde Park, Mass, a volume of Golden Days for a set of boxing gloves. C. M. Wallace, Frankfort, Ind., a pair of climbing irons, 2 vols.of popular papers and a pair of roller skates for a banjo. G. Chassey, 524 8th Ave., N. Y. City, a printing press and outfit(no type) and a $4 fife for an electric bell and battery (Law batterypreferred). A. W. Boston, Traverse City, Mich., 2 striking machines, a bellrack and a chimney sweeping outfit for a printing outfit. G. Chase, 524 8th Ave., N. Y. city, a printing press and outfit, acabinet with a font of type and a lot of reading matter for carpenter'stools. R. Chambers, 939 W. Madison St., Chicago., Ill., a music box andself-lighting pocket lamp for a miniature steam yacht. G. C. Post, Box 5, Garfield, N. J., a 5x8 camera and outfit(cost $22.50) for a 5x7 self-inking printing press. E. Craig, 1007 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo., a telegraph outfit (sounder,key and battery) for a photo outfit. G. D. Lawrence, 998 Broad St., Providence, R. I., a brassB-flat cornet with case and outfit and 4 books for a dulcimer or a4-barred autoharp. H. Kirchner, 1361 Ave. A., N. Y. city, a printing press and outfitwith 4 fonts of type and a cabinet for a lancewood fishing rod withextra tip and reel, line, etc. J. Rivers, 316 W. Jefferson St., Syracuse, N. Y., a $15 banjo for asteam engine. R. Hoagland, 6636 Perry Ave., Englewood, Ill., a snare drum for a B-flatcornet or a small camera with outfit. W. T. House, 380 Main St., Bridgeport, Conn., $7 worth of readingmatter for an International stamp album, with or without stamps. W. H. Carlovitz, Milton, Fla., a collection of stamps (worth $14)for a self-inking press. F. C. Skillings, 1059 Washington St., Bath, Me., any 4 vols. of"Youth's Companion," from 1880 to 1889, for Vols. VI, VII and VIII, orV, VI and VII of "The Argosy," or any 4 complete vols. of Golden Days. |
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[From the Standard, Belvedere, Ill.] James Elverson, Philadelphia, publishes a handsomely illustrated andinteresting youth's paper called GoldenDays. It should find a welcome in every home for the young folks,for the reading is wholesome, and such literature should be encouragedby prompt subscriptions. If the youngsters catch a glimpse of it theywill find they need it as a recreation after study hours. Binding "Golden Days" Covers for Binding Stamped in gilt and black lines, will be sent by mail, postage paid, toany address, on receipt of SIXTY CENTS.
JAMES ELVERSON, Publisher, Philadelphia | From the News, Bloomfield, Ind. Golden Days.—"To merit is toinsure success" is certainly verified in the publication of Golden Days, by James Elverson, Philadelphia. Thisadmirable weekly for the youth of this great land is now wellestablished and has a large and well-deserved patronage. It issupplanting a poisonous literature, and performing a wholesome missionin this day when too much good seed cannot be sown by the friends ofhumanity. Parents wishing to put valuable reading matter into the handsof their children should subscribe. It is only $3 per annum, and can behad weekly or monthly as may be desired. From the Daily News, Geneseo, N. Y. We wish we could impress upon the mind of every father how cheaply hecould make the home circle doubly attractive by subscribing for theGolden Days, decidedly the mostvaluable and most interesting pictorial newspaper we ever saw, not onlyfor the children, but for the entire family. For the sake of hischildren we sincerely urge every father to send to the office for aspecimen copy, when he can see for himself the great value it will be inhis family, and he will thank us in his heart for calling his attentionto it. Address James Elverson, publisher, Golden Days, corner Ninth and Spruce Streets,Philadelphia, Penna. |
SOMETHING THAT YOU WANT! Thousands have asked for it. That will hold 52 "Golden Days." Heavy, embossed cloth covers, with flexible back. Golden Days stamped in gold letters on the outside.Full directions for inserting papers go with each Binder. We will sendthe HANDY BINDER and a package of Binder Pins to any address on receiptof 50 cents. Every reader should have one. Address JAMES ELVERSON, Philadelphia, Pa. From the Buckeye Vidette, Salem, Ohio. Golden Days.—This deservedlypopular paper begins the autumn ripe with golden fruit. Its stories andmiscellany are rare gems of interest, being instructive and pure, and itcompletely accomplishes the delicate task of satisfying a boy's tastefor adventure without being sensational. The pictures are handsomelyexecuted. A Sunday-school lesson each week by Rev. Dr. Strobridge. Itsarticles on scientific subjects are of the best, its short stories good,and, in fact, it is a masterly combination of useful and fascinatingliterature. From the Marietta Times, Marietta, Pa. The monthly part of Golden Days is, asusual, replete with healthful and interesting reading, in the shape ofinstalments of several captivating serials by popular authors, shortstories, natural history papers, practical papers, Sunday-schoollessons, poetry, puzzles, etc., profusely illustrated. James Elverson,publisher, Philadelphia. | FRAGRANT Everybody uses AROMATIC Don't Neglect Your Teeth. From the Dalton (Ga.) Argus. The Golden Days is a handsome and mostentertaining publication for the youth of the country. Its sketches,stories, anecdotes and general fund of bright reading matter is such asexcites the vivid imagination of the young, without leaving a trace ofwild and unbridled adventure to torture their minds to a longing forborder acts of cowboy heroism. There is a moral precept in every page,and an abundance of thrilling adventure to awaken the lethargy of anyboy or girl. We cheerfully commend it to parents as a valuable adjunctto the children's parlor. From the Morgantown (W. Va.) Post. The Golden Days, a publication for men and boys,published in Philadelphia by James Elverson, is a literary publicationthat never goes backward, but keeps on improving. It is the best of itskind, and will bear re-reading, and then make a choice book for bindingfor future generations to read. Try it one year and you will never bewithout it. From the Advocate, Tipton, Ind. Golden Days fills a want that no othermagazine attempts to supply. Pure and interesting stories for summerreading is a special feature. Highly illustrated. For sample copy.address James Elverson, Philadelphia. |
"Golden Days," Vol. XI
JAMES ELVERSON, Publisher "Golden Days," | |
Is a Magnificent Book of 832 pages. A perfect mineof everything that will interest young people. It is| [Title Page] | Vol. XII—No. 6. January 3, 1891.PHILADELPHIA: JAMES ELVERSON, PUBLISHER. | |
| [Railroad Rock] | ROCK STARTED FORWARD AND UTTERED A CRY OF TERRORAS HE SAW THE GLEAM OF A HEADLIGHT AND AN ENGINE AND TRAIN. | "Mr. Gammon had promised to look to it that day; but he so seldom didas he would talk that we did not believe he had been near it. If it wasso, every life on the train was in peril, and, as I have said, it wasthen time for it to come along. "So Mr. Baxter and I decided to signal the train, and tell them ofthe situation. But it was raining hard then, the wind was blowingfuriously, and our matches were damp, so we worked in vain to make atorch. It was too dark for our flag to be seen. We had no way to stopthe train. At that moment we heard its whistle in the distance and knewit would soon reach us. "We were on the backbone of Trestle Summit, where, either way, thetrack descends at a sharp grade for over three miles. It was nearly sixmiles to Woodsville; but I knew while the mail was climbing the up gradewe could get well on toward the station. So I said to Mr. Baxter: |
| [Lilian's New Year's Calls.] | THE CHIEF GAVE A WHOOP OF DELIGHT AT SIGHT OF THEM.HE SPRANG TO HER SIDE AND OPENLY BEGAN PUTTING THEM IN HIS POCKET. | Almost immediately her curiosity was stimulated again by there-appearance of the figures on the next rise. She could not distinguishnumbers, but she felt certain it was horsemen. |
| [Lee Holland's Adventures] | DIEGO AND LEE LOOKED AT EACH EACH OTHERAS MUCH AS TO SAY, "WHY WOULDN'T WE DO?" | "I came from Havana. Where did you come from?" Lee related his story in a few words. "Just the same with me," said Diego, when he had finished. "I've gotno father, no mother; but I'll not stop here. The captain treats me likea slave. When we get to Havana, we go ashore, eh?" Lee had for some time thought he had better get out of the Traveler,if he could only see his way to do so. But he said: |
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