"Experiences such as these aid in making us self-reliant." "Have you a revolver on board ?" questioned Gordon.
"Miss Elting has a revolver," answered Jane.
"We hope never to be forced to use it, however.

The trouble is that our friend doesn't show himself.

But just wait.

One of these fine nights we'll catch him, then he'll take a bath in the lake." "You have no idea who he is ?" "I can't say that we have," replied the guardian slowly.
"Do you know Mr.Dickinson ?" asked Harriet, looking sharply at Gordon.
"Dee?
Yes." "What sort of person is he ?" "Oh, Dee's all right.

He doesn't amount to a whole lot, but he is a good fellow.