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island ; but it is a flat-boat, and must go with
sweeps on pivots.”

“T am afraid that proud boy, George
Cramer, will laugh at our boat,” said Bessie,
coloring as red as a rose. :

“Suppose he should! It wouldn’t upset her.
Who cares for his laugh? not I.”

“ Nor I either—much. His sweet sister Ada
wouldn’t laugh, would she, Tom ?’

“She wouldn’t do anything to hurt a body’s
feelings, I am sure. Father is waking up.
Pil put away my work, Bessie, and you may
sweep the splinters I have made into the fire.”