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Squantum pursued them, and, by assurances that no harm was to be feared, at length induced them cautiously to return. There was then an interchange of sundry ceremonies of state to render the occasion imposing. The scarlet coat, with its gaudy embroidery of lace, was placed upon Massasoit, and a chain of copper beads was thrown around his neck.
Effects of a plague. Samoset is hospitably treated and likes his quarters. Stealing of Indians. The chief of the Wampanoags. Departure of Samoset. Return of the Indians. Presents to the Indians. Appearance of savages. Planting. Squantum. His captivity. His benefactors. Approach of Massasoit. Caution of the Indians. Conference with Massasoit. The Pilgrims leave a hostage. Visit of Massasoit.
"I give you this," he said, "for you always good to Squantum;" and without waiting for Charley's thanks, or accepting his earnest invitation to come in and get some dinner, he strode away. Charley was wild with delight. He flew to the house with his treasure, but the dinner-bell rang at that moment.
"That's it, Jack. Let her out!" "Suffering speed laws of Squantum, but she can travel!" exclaimed Dick Donovan, redheaded and voluble. "I tell you, electricity is the thing. Beats gasoline a million ways," chimed in Tom Jesson.
She went quietly to the dooryard looking upon the village street, and peeped into the window of the room where Grace was dressing with a little help from Agnes, their mamma's maid. "Oh, Lu, good-morning," cried the little girl. "I was so sorry you weren't with us yesterday at the 'squantum; we had ever such a nice time; only I missed you very much."
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