8/10 A fat goose was hanging from the limb of a tree. Fastened to it was a piece of birch bark, and scribbled upon the birch bark with a piece of charcoal from the fire, these words: "cerprize fur the lads bekos they likes Goos." Another surprise awaited them. When they lifted the lid of the large cooking kettle they found it nearly full of boiled goose. "He's always plannin' fine surprises for folks." "It's surely a fine surprise," said Doctor Joe. "Breakfast all ready but the tea, and a goose for to-night." Every one hurried, but the sun was well up when they put out the fire and hoisted sail. |