THE LAND OF THE MID-DAY MOON, 171

CHAPTER XIII.

   
   
 
 

 
 
 
 

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The huge kelp glided over the waves so
smoothly that Wassa was hardly sensible of
any motion. Fora time the stillness and the
soft sea-breezes were very soothing to her, and
she appreciated the rest after the care of her
troublesome charge; but gradually Wassa’s
thoughts reverted to home, and she realized for
the first time the anxiety her absence must
cause her family.

In imagination the forlorn little maid beheld
her brother and sisters roaming through the
woods in search of her, and her mother at
home anxiously awaiting their return, and then
came the thought of her mother’s grief when
they brought back no news.