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The pattering feet of the little maid, Mary, approached the door and next moment a boyish voice demanded: "Is Mr. Merrick at home, or the young ladies, or " "Why, it's Ajo!" shouted Patsy, springing to her feet and making a dive for the hallway. "Jones?" said Mr. Merrick, looking incredulous.
It was now morning, for which all were thankful. The lights were put out, and the whole party partook of some of the provisions on hand. "I believe Merrick would have left us to starve," said Sam. "He is the greatest rascal I ever knew!" The Rover boys pointed out the direction Sid Merrick and his party had taken.
J. O. Crawford and the other sessions at the hotel. Miss Clay was elected chairman; Mrs. Nannie Curtiss of Texas, secretary. The meeting included representatives from many of the southern States and letters were received from "Dorothy Dix," Mrs. Caroline E. Merrick and Mrs. Sophy Wright of New Orleans; Mrs. Mary Bentley Thomas of Baltimore; Mrs. Josephine K. Henry of Versailles, Ky.; Mrs.
Then he turned to shake Arthur's hand, after which he continued: "I also am indebted to Mr. Merrick for carrying me to the hospital. The doctor told me that only this prompt action enabled them to resuscitate me at all. And now, I believe it would be courteous for me to tell you who I am and how I came to be in such dire peril."
"Your husband's not a strong man, Mrs. Merrick," he said. "He's not even a sound man. You don't want him to get too excited. It's bad for him. Go slow." "I'll try," agreed Sally. But it was with a shrug. "You see how he is. I mustn't be out of his sight; and yet something's got to be done." "You're a very plucky girl," remarked the doctor feebly; and he went away. Sally's shrug had been sincere.
Rover, who knew he could depend upon the colored man in any emergency. "I hope you find Dick, and Tom and Sam," said Dora. "It was foolish for them to go off alone." "And don't let Merrick hurt anybody," pleaded Nellie. It was quickly decided that the party to go ashore should be composed of Mr. Rover, Bahama Bill, Aleck, and the three boys.
I believe Carey is going off to meet Merrick and see if he can make a deal with him." "That is what I think. How can we thwart him?" "Better fire that gun, as a signal to those on shore, first of all. Then we'll see what the mate has to say." Fred needed no urging and soon he brought up a shotgun from the cabin and discharged it the signal heard by Songbird, as we already know.
"Perhaps if they are in league with Sid Merrick. Merrick, of course, would like to get all the information possible." "I'd like to look at the maps and drawings." "So would I," added Sam and Tom. The idea of going on a treasure hunt filled them with great interest. "The maps and drawings I have are only copies," went on Anderson Rover. "The originals are in Mrs. Stanhope's possession." Mr.
When away from her frivolous mother and the inconsequent home environments the girl was more unaffected and natural in her ways, and her faults were doubtless more the result of education than of natural tendency. One thing was indisputable, however: Louise Merrick was a clever girl, possessing a quick intellect and a keen insight into the character of others.
"Yes, for any length of time you please; it's a relief to get away from those egotists." "H'm!" said Merrick, as he returned the cigar-case to his pocket after the attorney had helped himself; "I didn't think that you looked particularly anxious to be relieved of your company when I saw you. I really felt considerable delicacy about speaking as I did."
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