"That is true, Cousin Annis," said the captain; "you would better stay with us and see as much as possible."
"You are all very kind, cousins," she answered. "But I fear I am crowding you."
"Not at all," he and Violet replied, speaking together; the latter adding, "We have all slept comfortably, and in the daytime there is certainly abundance of room."
"If you don't stay, Cousin Annis," Rosie said, with a merry look, "we will have to conclude that you have not had room enough to make you quite comfortable."
"Then I certainly must stay," returned Annis, with a smile, "if my going would give so entirely false an impression; since I have had abundance of room and a most delightful time."
"Then you will stay on?"
"Yes, for a while; but I must go home for a day or two at least before leaving for the South."
"We will let you know our plans in season for that," the captain promised, and the thing was considered settled.
When her passengers awoke the next morning the Dolphin was lying at her old anchorage near the beautiful Peristyle.
All had returned rested and refreshed, and were eager to go on shore in search of further entertainment and instruction.