13/23 I took one room as quick as lightning, and I had just paid for the tickets when Mr.Chipperton and Corny walked in. "Buying tickets for the Oclawaha ?" I had to say yes, and then he wanted to know when we were going. I wasn't very quick to answer; but the storekeeper said: "He's just taken the last room but one in the boat that leaves Pilatka to-morrow morning." "And when do you leave here to catch that boat ?" said Mr.Chipperton. You say you have one more room. |