. St. Nicholas [serial]. matter! Aye, then, so is mine! And in she shall notgo! cried Mrs. Mummer, facing him was not so much on my account that shebraved the man as for the sake of one lying help-less up-stairs and sorely needing attention. I know not how that controversy might haveended, for Captain Blundell seemed determinedto have his way, and Mrs. Mummer was one noteasy to move; but, at that moment, a soldiercame up to Captain Blundell, saluting. Colonel Tauntons compliments, sir, he said;an he wishes you should wait on him at is taking up his quarters in this house. I
. St. Nicholas [serial]. matter! Aye, then, so is mine! And in she shall notgo! cried Mrs. Mummer, facing him was not so much on my account that shebraved the man as for the sake of one lying help-less up-stairs and sorely needing attention. I know not how that controversy might haveended, for Captain Blundell seemed determinedto have his way, and Mrs. Mummer was one noteasy to move; but, at that moment, a soldiercame up to Captain Blundell, saluting. Colonel Tauntons compliments, sir, he said;an he wishes you should wait on him at is taking up his quarters in this house. I saw the captain scowl, for here was one whowas his superior; but without another word, heturned and left us. And what of Master John? whispered , coming close to me. He is safe, I answered; but I know nothow he fares. He fainted, and I was forced tocome away, leaving him lying on the floor. Go back, she said; the wound may havestarted afresh, and he be like to bleed to go to make him a posset. tinned.). A DOMESTIC PIRATE BY CHARLES F. LESTER I d like to be a pirateAnd sail the ocean blue, And capture Indian tradersWith my gallant pirate crew. I d glory in the tempestsAnd in the thrilling fights; But I think I d like to fix itSo I could come home nights !
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