"As we all would do," said Mr. Dinsmore, glancing at his watch as he spoke. "But it is growing late now. Shall we not have our evening worship together and then retire to rest? Cousin Cyril, as you are a minister, the rest only laymen, suppose you lead our devotions."
CHAPTER XV.
As they expected to make their stay upon the island but short, and wished to see every interesting spot, all were up and about early the next morning.
Naturally the history of the State, and particularly of the island upon which they were, was the principal topic of conversation at the breakfast table. Walter began it.
"If my memory serves me right, it was somewhere about here that General Nathaniel Greene had his quarters in 1778."
"Yes," replied Captain Raymond, "on a farm owned by Colonel Richard K. Randolph."
"Why, I thought Greene's fighting was done in other parts of the country!" said Rosie.