Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-07-11
CHAPTER XIV.

hoOd!" Queen Tita exclaimed. And then
she looked. and looked again. why.
declare, it is Mr.. Duncombe! Isn't it.
Peggy? 1t must be"'
The waving Of u pocket handkerchief
put the matter beyond doubt. And shen.
in the course of q few minutes the
Horse Marine, recognizing the situation.
and observing a part Of the bank where
we could easily get alongside. stopped
his horse; the bow Of the 'Nameless
Barge" was quietly run in among the
reeds and bushes, the gang board showed
out, and Jack Duncombe, in boating Han
nels, and with a small blue cap on his
head, and yet nevertheless having curl
GUS town look about him. stepped on
board, and was cheerfully welcomed by
the women folk, and introduced to Col.
Cameron.
"And you didn't get my telegram at
TewkesburyY' said he.
I'VE never thought of asking for tele-
grams," Queen Tita made answer; I'VE
were too much engaged in watching the
people pumping the water out Of their
houses"
..Oh," said he, 81 thought you must
have been washed away somewhere;
hardly ever expected to hear Of you again.
suppose not. Why, there was nothing
but gales and storms and floods; many a
time 1 wondered how you liked the For
est Of Arden in .that kind Of weather..
81 can assure you," said she. we had
nothing to complain Of in the way Of
weather"
"Ah. you are used to the West High
lands" he remarked, in his off-hand way.
Well, now, il he had not been a new
conner, and therefore to be welcomed. he
might have been made to suffer for that
imprudent speech; but she only said:
There is Peggy, who has never been
in the West Highlands: what do you say.
Peggy"
Il think it has been just beautiful ANA
delightful all through" that young lady
said promptly. I'VE had some rain, Oi
course, now and again, but We didn't
seem to mind it. What l remember is
Just beautiful"
And you got through the tunnels all
rightT'
..Oh, dent speak Of that-that was too
DREADFUL" said Mrs. Threepenny bit. with
u shudder. THANK goodness. We are to
have no more Of them"
81 see you have suffered a little in the
wars" be continued, glancing along the
roof and the sides of the boat. You'll
have to lie up somewhat for repairs. Or
course you must look very smart before
you make your appearance In a gay and
fashionable place like Bath"
But wait a bit, my young friend. the
steersman put in: whats this you're
saying about Bath? Is the Thames ami
Severn Canal blocked!"
Il have been making inquiries" an
swer.d this diligent youth, ''since came
to Gloucester. and I rather fancy it is
However, will get to know more to-
night or tomorrow morning. But any
how, why should you not go down TO
Bristol? 1t will be ever SO much better
fun. 1 should like to see her go blowing
after a steam launch.
much dignity; II, for one. have had
enough Of steam launches"
"Oh, that was going through the tun-
nels," said he. with perfect good humor:
"whereas this will be in the open. There
won't be any danger-nOt much. at all
events. II she should begin to do any
thing we can howl to the people on board
the steam launch. and they'll stop her.
back her and pick US up. It's quite sim
ple."
"It's quite simple" complained Miss
Peggy. "to have all our things sunk in
, he middle of the Severn!
"And your luggage. Mr.. Duncombe?
Queen Tita asked. for she knew that peo-
ple don't drop down from the clouds in
suit Of boating fannels.
"Of course took my things to hotel.
said he. when ] got your Invitation
knew I should be q fifth wheel to the
coach; only 1t was too tempting: and then
said to myself that I could easily stop
at : hotel whenever there was chance.
..You shall do nothing Of the kind.
said she: for she IL q hOspitable kind OF
creature in her way. that u. II you viii
mt up with the discomfort OF bed IN
the saloon"
"And il you would take my berth and
.,ve me the bed In the saloon" Col. Cam
eron interposed. then I know you'd hate
me less"
w,th = sood-natured laugh. Il am IN
AN. Who oaGht 10 apologize for coming
here to disturb q happy family. Ano 10
c;~ht 10 show you bear me no hi-whi.
ron,re MI coming to dine with me at
nv hotel"
"Mr' Duncombew his hostess protested.
~This boat IL proyisioned for any iehsls
Of time"
..Ruf tn. dinner b ordered" said he;
ssand the room; and ! have got VIVA. you
haven't eot--some fresh flowers. 80
uueeest ron should Ieave the boat al some
vonvenient place jnst outside the 'o"H'
and We can walk mp to the hotel.
"And how late do 700 expect us =, 70 ~
main your guests. Mr. Duncomoe' Ms'
inquired, mildly.
Ill h, ever