. Wit bought; or, The life and adventures of Robert Merry . from the mouth of the caveupon the scene around, when I saw a figure ata considerable distance, attempting to makeits way through the snow, in the direction of THE DISCOVERY. 29 the cave, In a moment after I knew it to beBill Keeler. I clambered to the top of a rock,and shouted with all my might. And my shout was soon answered byBills well-known voice. It was a happymoment for us both. In a few minutes wewere together, and both burst into tears. I was deeply af-fected, and old Sarahseves, that had seemed V Jrv with the scorching V )f
. Wit bought; or, The life and adventures of Robert Merry . from the mouth of the caveupon the scene around, when I saw a figure ata considerable distance, attempting to makeits way through the snow, in the direction of THE DISCOVERY. 29 the cave, In a moment after I knew it to beBill Keeler. I clambered to the top of a rock,and shouted with all my might. And my shout was soon answered byBills well-known voice. It was a happymoment for us both. In a few minutes wewere together, and both burst into tears. I was deeply af-fected, and old Sarahseves, that had seemed V Jrv with the scorching V )f sorrow and time,were now I noticed hersympathy, however,she shrunk awa^T, and •r retired to her cave. Bill ihen related all that had happened; how he hunted for me on the mountain till midnight, and then, with a broken heart, went home for help; and how he had since toiled for my iiscoverv and deliverance. •/ My uncle soon arrived, with sufficientassistance to take me home, though the depthof the snow rendered it exceedingly difficult. Ml WIT BOUGHT. to proceed. I left old Sarah with abundantthanks, and an offer of money, which, how-ever, she steadily refused. At last I reachedhome. Not a word was said to remind meof my obstinacy and folly, in going upon asporting expedition, against counsel andadvice; nothing but rejoicing at my returnwas heard or seen. My uncle invited th«
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