. The mystery of the Sea-lark . We re all right. George. I can see the coast plainly IX* • DA L. CASTAWAYS 245 schooners, I think. That must be Bristow har-bor over there. In his excitement he descended from his loftyperch a little too rapidly. Some distance fromthe bottom he slipped and came perilously nearto breaking a bone or two as he rolled heavilyto the spot where George stood. He barkedhis shins, and bruised one of his elbows, butwas otherwise unhurt, and after rubbing thesore places for a few moments almost forgotabout them, in view of the important discoveryhe had just made. If I can


. The mystery of the Sea-lark . We re all right. George. I can see the coast plainly IX* • DA L. CASTAWAYS 245 schooners, I think. That must be Bristow har-bor over there. In his excitement he descended from his loftyperch a little too rapidly. Some distance fromthe bottom he slipped and came perilously nearto breaking a bone or two as he rolled heavilyto the spot where George stood. He barkedhis shins, and bruised one of his elbows, butwas otherwise unhurt, and after rubbing thesore places for a few moments almost forgotabout them, in view of the important discoveryhe had just made. If I can get that eye-bolt fixed in the top ofthe mast again, he said, we 11 be away fromhere within the next few There s a biggish sea running, Georgecautioned, his eyes roving the tumbling surface. It isnt so bad, replied the , hang it! the wind isnt half as strong,as it was during the night. In another six hoursor so we shall be able to slip across to Bristowin no time. You dont want another night of it,do you? Go ahead, said George. I m just crazy 246 THE MYSTERY OF THE SEA-LAR


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