In the Sunk Lands — page 186: what you’re looking at

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IN THE SUNK LANDS. 3 “Tcan’tsay whether I feel glad or sorry,”’ said Joe, as the scuffling of feet in the other room ceased, although the cries of the woman could be heard, trying to induce the feminine portion of the settlement to take her part. ‘“ We're going to have trouble; mark my words!” said Bob gravely. ‘‘ I can’t think why they should bring us down here ; but unless Sammy and Steve can manage to get us out it looks to me as though we were going to stay, and there is no knowing what they’re going to do with us.” ‘‘{ wonder if thisis the first principles of a ‘run out’ ?”’ murmured Treve. Before the others could ventilate their views on the subject, the door was opened and a flood of golden hair and a pair of blue eyes peered in. The next moment their owner followed. ‘*Gee-whitaker ! Ain’t she pretty ?” whispered Bob. ‘* Hello!” said the young lady. | The boys stared a moment in astonish- ment, and then, for want of something better, said ‘‘ Hello!” too, Eomichbooks (EC @)