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Title: Harper's young people
Year: 1879 (1870s)
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Subjects: Children's periodicals, American
Publisher: New York : Harper & Bros.
Contributing Library: New York Public Library
Digitizing Sponsor: MSN

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portion of it. There was no question as to whether the boys wouldaccept such a generous offer, and it would have been im- 440 HARPERS YOUNG PEOPLE. VOLUME IV. possible to find three happier lads in the entire State ofFlorida than Dare, Charley, and Bobby. The Monday 011 which the Pearl was to be launchedcame at last, and the boys were up and on the beach at anearly hour in the morning, even though the tide, would notserve for the important ceremony until nearly evening. It was while Dare was making- a trip alone from theboat to the tent that he saw a movement among the bushes he resolved to speak with the little man regarding it be-fore he left him that night. There was no chance for conversation then, for the Cap-tain bustled and fussed around with his preparations forthe launch, ordering Dare here and there, until the boygot so confused that he hardly knew what he was about. When he was ready to put the finishing touches to biswork, those in the engine-room were called out on to the
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THOSE ON SHORE SET UP A LOUD SHOUT OP TRIUMPH. that skirted the shore, and then a small familiar-look ing-head appeared. There could be 110 mistake as to the ownership of thathead, for it belonged to the former pirate of Tampa, andthe stealthy manner in which it had been shown betoken-ed mischief. Wheres the old heathen ? whispered Tommy, as soonas Dare had approached him. Im expecting him every minute now, and you mustbe careful not to let him see you, or Im afraid he mightpunish you for wrecking the boat. Hell see me moreii he wants to before long, saidMaster Tucker, with a tinge of the old swagger in histones. I was goin past his dock last night an he start-ed after mi, an when he found he couldnt catch me, heshied a stick an hit me on the arm. Now Im goin toserve him out, promise or no promise, an Ive come towarn you. Thats his steamer; an even if he has lent itto you, Im— The sentence was not finished, owing to the fact that thehead was suddenly withdrawn, and a quick rustling

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