But I've passed my word to the Capting thar and to the rest o' you folks that I'd stand guard out yere, and I don't go back o' my word.

I mout, and I moutn't find my Sadie; but she wouldn't think the less o' me, arter these years o' waitin', ef I stayed here another night, to guard the house I keep in trust for her, and the strangers I've took in on her account." "As you like, then," said Chivers, contracting his lips, "but keep your own counsel to-night.

There may be those who would like to deter you from your search.

And now I will leave you alone in this delightful moonlight.

I quite envy you your unrestricted communion with Nature.
Adios, amigo, adios!" He leaped lightly on a large rock that overhung the edge of the grade, and waved his hand.
"I wouldn't do that, Mr.Chivers," said Collinson, with a concerned face; "them rocks are mighty ticklish, and that one in partiklar.