Q: CHAPTER XXX

JACINTA CAPITULATES

The _Carsegarry_ was not a fast vessel. Like most of the ocean tramp species, she had been built to carry the largest possible cargo on a very moderate consumption of coal, and speed was a secondary consideration. She had also been in the warmer seas for some time, with the result that every plate beneath her water-line was foul, and as she fell in with strong northwest breezes, she was an unusually long while on the way to Liverpool. Austin was thus not astonished to find a letter from Jefferson, written four or five days after he left Las Palmas, waiting him at Farquhar's brokers, which made it evident that his comrade had got to work again.

He smiled a trifle grimly as he read it, for he fancied that its optimistic tone had cost Jefferson--who alluded to his apprehensions about his arm very briefly--an effort, for the fact that he was asked to cable as soon as he had seen a doctor appeared significant. The rest of the letter concerned financial affairs.

"We have had a rough preliminary survey, and the result is distinctly encouraging," he read. "After making a few temporary repairs I expect to bring her on to Liverpool, and there is every reason to believe we can dispose of her for a good round sum. I could have got 10,000, ex-cargo, as she lies here. Palm oil, it also appears, is scarce and dear, at up to 30 the ton, from which it seems to me that your share should approximate 7,000. I have to mention that Brown is on his way to Liverpool and wants you to communicate with him at the address enclosed."

Answer the following questions:
1. Was the ship quick?
2. What was it built for?
3. What is its name?
4. Where was she headed?
5. Where had she been?
6. Who received correspondence?
7. Where did he get it from?
8. Who sent it?
9. What was the correspondence mainly about?
A: 1. No
2. largest possible cargo on a very moderate consumption of coal
3. The Carsegarry
4. Liverpool
5. warmer seas
6. Austin
7. Jefferson
8. Jefferson
9. his arm and financial affairs.
Q: CHAPTER IX

A SUSPICIOUS MOVE

When Benson and Blake rode into the camp, apparently on good terms with each other, Harding made no reference to what had occurred. He greeted them pleasantly, and soon afterward they sat down to the supper he had been cooking. When they had finished, they gathered round the fire with their pipes.

"A remark was made the other night which struck me as quite warranted," Benson said. "It was pointed out that I had contributed nothing to the cost of this trip."

"It was very uncivil of Harding to mention it," Blake answered. "Still, you see, circumstances rather forced him."

"Oh, I admit that; indeed, you might put it more harshly with truth. But I want to suggest that you let me take a share in your venture."

"Sorry," said Harding promptly; "I can't agree to that."

Benson sat smoking in silence for a moment.

"I think I understand," he said, "and I can't blame you. You haven't much cause for trusting me.

"I didn't mean----"

"I know," Benson interrupted. "It's my weakness you're afraid of. However, you must let me pay my share of the provisions and any transport we may be able to get. That's all I insist on now; if you feel more confidence in me later, I may reopen the other question." He paused, and continued with a little embarrassment in his manner: "You are two good fellows. I think I can promise not to play the fool again."

"Suppose we talk about something else," Blake suggested.

Answer the following questions:
1. Who greeted Benson and Blake?
2. what did Benson do while they were talking after dinner?
3. What did the men do after eating?
4. what was pointed out about Benson?
5. How did Benson feel about the other 2 men?
6. What did he call them?
7. What did Blake suggest they do?
8. How did Blake feel about what Harding mentioned?
9. How did Benson and Blake get to camp?
10. who cooked dinner?
A: 1. Harding
2. smoked a pipe
3. they gathered round the fire with their pipes.
4. that he had contributed nothing to the cost of this trip
5. he was on good terms with them
6. two good fellows
7. talk about something else
8. It was uncivil of Harding to mention it
9. they rode into the camp
10. harding
Q: Oliver is a cat. He has a sister called Spike. Oliver and Spike like to play outside. They chase bugs in the backyard. When they get tired, they sleep in the sun. They don't like to go outside when it is raining. On rainy days Oliver and Spike sit in the window. They watch the rain through the window. Oliver is big and has grey and white fur. His nose is pink. Spike is small and has grey fur. Her nose is the same color as her fur. Spike is round. Oliver is tall. Oliver likes to eat. He worries when there is no food in his bowl. Spike likes to roll in dirt. Sometimes she is smelly. At Christmas time they like to play with the Christmas tree and presents. Oliver climbs the Christmas tree and breaks ornaments. Spike plays with the presents and unwraps them with her claws.

Answer the following questions:
1. Who is a cat?
2. what does he like to do?
3. what else?
4. What else does he like to do?
5. What's his sisters name?
6. Do they get tired?
A:
1. Oliver
2. play outside
3. They chase bugs
4. watch the rain through the window
5. Spike
6. Yes