StNicholas [serial] . tall silk hat andseated himself on the bench at Harrys side. AtChubs question his smiling face instantly tookon an expression of thoughtful gravity. Have you ever, he asked Chub, been im-mersed in the Hudson River with your clotheson? Chub assured him that he never had, feelingrather apologetic about it. Mr. Noon sighed. Then you dont know what it is to be thor-oughly wet. I was so wet that after I had re-moved my apparel I was obliged to go in bath-ing to get dry. Harry gasped and looked puzzledly at sober countenance until Chub and Dickand Roy burst out laughin
StNicholas [serial] . tall silk hat andseated himself on the bench at Harrys side. AtChubs question his smiling face instantly tookon an expression of thoughtful gravity. Have you ever, he asked Chub, been im-mersed in the Hudson River with your clotheson? Chub assured him that he never had, feelingrather apologetic about it. Mr. Noon sighed. Then you dont know what it is to be thor-oughly wet. I was so wet that after I had re-moved my apparel I was obliged to go in bath-ing to get dry. Harry gasped and looked puzzledly at sober countenance until Chub and Dickand Roy burst out laughing. Then Mr. Noonlaughed also, and Snip, who had been nosingnearer and nearer, took courage to sniff at thenew-comer and, recognizing an acquaintance, tostrive frantically to lick his face. Hello, K 9, said the guest of honor, pattingSnip, did you deliver that note I gave you ? Yes, he did, answered Harry. And wewere so surprised, because Snip does nt likestrangers usually. I never have any trouble making friends with. I HAVE THE HONOR TO INTRODUCE THE WORLD-FAMED SIGNOR BILLINUNI. 591 592 HARRYS ISLAND [May, dogs, said Mr. Noon. And that s a luckything for me, because in my present pursuit Imeet all kinds of dogs, and if I did nt get onwith them pretty well I would nt do much busi-ness. Oh, are you a dog doc—Imean a veterinary surgeon?asked Harry interestedly. Butthe other shook his head. I have been a good manythings, he said, but I have nttried that yet. Its a good idea,though, he added thoughtfully,a very good idea. I 11 keepit in mind. Dick, assisted by Roy, hadbeen transferring the delayedsupper back on to the table,and now all was in readiness fora new start. Mr. Noon sniffedthe aroma of ham and potatoesand tea with frank he sighed comfortably. Well, I m glad I decidedto waive the conventions andaccept your kind invitation, heremarked as he accepted hishelping. You see, as soon asI sent that note I regretted said to myself: Billy, you vemade a mis
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