May I learn if I have the chance ?" "Yes," said his father; "I should like to have you a proficient in all manly accomplishments, only don't be foolhardy and run useless risks.

I want my son to be brave, but not rash; ready to meet danger with coolness and courage when duty calls, and to have the proper training to enable him to do so intelligently, but not to rush recklessly into it to no good end." "Yes, papa," Max answered; "I mean to try to be just such a man as my father is; but do you mean that I may take lessons in managing a boat on the sea, if I can find somebody to teach me ?" "I do; I shall inquire about among the fishermen and see who is capable and willing for the task.

Come, let us go down to the beach; we shall have abundance of time for a stroll before breakfast." At that moment Lulu joined them with a gay good-morning to each; she was in a happy mood.

"Oh, what a lovely morning! what a delightful place this is!" she cried.

"Papa, can't we take a walk ?" "Yes, Max and I were about starting for one, and shall be pleased to have your company." "I'd like to go to Tom Never's Head, papa," said Max.
"Oh, so should I!" cried Lulu.
"I believe they call the distance from here about two miles," remarked the captain reflectively; "but such a walk before breakfast in this bracing air I presume will not damage children as strong and healthy as these two of mine," regarding them with a fond, fatherly smile.