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The Tides of Barnegat

CHAPTER IV
19/32

As she reached its side, Bart Holt stepped out into the afternoon light.
"I thought you'd never come, darling," he said, catching her in his arms and kissing her.
"I couldn't help it, sweetheart.

I told sister I was going to see Mrs.
Cavendish, and she was so delighted she said she would go, too." "Where is she ?" he interrupted, turning his head and looking anxiously up the beach.
"Gone home.

Oh, I fixed that.

I was scared to death for a minute, but you trust me when I want to get off." "Why didn't you let her take that beast of a dog with her?
We don't want him," he rejoined, pointing to Meg, who had come to a sudden standstill at the sight of Bart.
"Why, you silly! That's how I got away.

She thought I was going to give him a bath.


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