In the Sunk Lands — page 291: what you’re looking at

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274 IN THE SUNK LANDS. taken Patty’s financial affairs under its direct supervision, and Steve and Treve’s mother and sisters, herself. As the president and general manager of this illustrious body, I haveinterested father in her behalf, and he promises to see that her fortune is proper | deposited.” ‘And Patty has decided that ha. will attend the young ladies’ seminary with Edith, so we are going to lose sight of her for awhile,” I added. ‘““Great Heavens!” exclaimed _ Bob. ‘“ Will we have to go hatless and crawl into her presence on our knees ? ”’ ‘“Never!” [ retorted. ‘*‘ No one will ever get any such fandangle ideas into her head. Patty is too sensible a girl for that.” And I am glad to say she was. Sammy paid us a visit before winter was over, and of course was visibly impressed with his first venture into a city ; but the X. T. C. Quartette gave him no time to be bash- ful, and shoved him through and into every- thing ina way that must have made his hair rise. He has since educated himself, and through Mr, Jimmerson’s and my efforts, Comicbooks.c