The day the Lady of the Island was expected, the boys started for Rosemary to meet her there. Everything had been left in readiness at the foot of the flag-pole so that Mose could hoist the flag when the signal came from the returning launch. At that signal, the young Islanders were to sing “My Country ’tis of Thee” and “Our America,” while the flag was hoisted and waved from its position on the big rock of Treasure Cove.
MOVIES—“THE PIRATES OF SUNSET.”
THE OLD WRECK IN CROW COVE.
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Everything went off as planned, and Mrs. Remington was greatly pleased at the demonstration of patriotism shown by the young folks.
“I don’t know how it happened that your father and I never had the broken flag-staff replaced this summer, but so much takes place every time he is with us, that it naturally was left for a time when there was nothing else to do and that never happens!” explained Mrs. Remington, in apology for the neglect. Then added:
“Now, however, we have a far better staff than the old one and I want to thank you for the forethought and labour.”