Directions for Reading.—Should this lesson be read with the same tone of voice as Lessons V. and VI.?
In the first paragraph, do not say pier rin for pier in; dir' tand for dirt and.
Point out two other places in the lesson where mistakes similar to those just given might occur.
Language Lesson.—Syllabify, accent, and mark the sounds of letters in the following words: cargo, officer, blanket, passengers, instantly, bleeding.
Work her passage means to pay her fare by making herself useful.
Make out an analysis in six parts for this lesson, and use it in telling the story in your own words.
LESSON VIII.
loi'ter ing, going slowly, lingering.
pro tect'or, one who keeps another from harm.
throng'ing, gathering in large numbers.
wrecked, dashed to pieces.
thatched, covered with straw or twigs.
bronzed, brown, darked-colored.
bleach'ing, whitening.
van'ished, gone out of sight; departed suddenly.
rapt'ure, great joy; delight.