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id: 15904
title: The Rover Boys on the River; Or, The Search for the Missing Houseboat
author: Stratemeyer, Edward
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  present this new Rover Boys story, which tells of the doings of Dick, "The Rover Boys in Camp," I related how Dick, Tom, and Sam returned to George Strong was sent to summon Dick, Tom, and Sam, and soon came up "Tell what you can about Lew Flapp," said Dick, and the boy did so. "It was Lew Flapp, just as I supposed," said Dick, when he heard the "Perhaps Mrs. Laning wants her girls at home now," said Dick, slowly. "I guess Dick thinks one of them is all right," said Tom, with a grin. "You''ve got to spell able first," answered Sam. The cemetery gained, Lew Flapp ran along one of the paths leading to Dick, Tom, and Sam went off to interview Captain Starr before "I am Dick Rover, and these are my brothers, Tom and Sam." "I--I think I''ll go back and get Dick Rover," said Dora.


id: 16253
title: Madge Morton, Captain of the Merry Maid
author: Chalmers, Amy D. V.
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  "Sh-sh, Madge," Eleanor lowered her voice, "Miss Jones might hear you. "Madge," Phil called in horror, "do sit down!" The boat was careening In an instant Madge''s hands were alongside the boat, and Phil pulled Lillian put her hand affectionately on Madge''s arm, while Phil stood "Why did you speak to the poor girl like that?" asked Madge sharply. "Do you think our boat has gone forever, Phil?" asked Madge dejectedly Miss Jones, Phil and Madge were industriously turning the berths into Before the houseboat anchored Madge and Phil ran up the hill to ask at "Madge," Phil''s voice trembled a little, "what do you suppose poor Miss Madge, Phil and Lillian had come back to the boat. "Girls," called Lillian, "the Curtis''s boat is coming." Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrived at the houseboat just as Madge and Phil Mrs. Curtis came so close to the sick girl''s bed that Madge and Phil


id: 20737
title: Madge Morton''s Secret
author: Chalmers, Amy D. V.
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  Lillian, Phil, and Miss Jenny Ann. You must rally the houseboat party. part, and when on the morning of the day appointed, escorted by Mrs. Curtis and Tom, the four girls and Miss Jenny Ann boarded the "Merry "Miss Jenny Ann!" exclaimed Madge impulsively for the second time in Lieutenant Lawton wish a young girl like Phyllis, a mere acquaintance, "I wish to tell you a story, Miss Jenny Ann," began Madge solemnly. "I think you are right, Madge," Miss Jenny Ann said at last. "Good night, Miss Jenny Ann," said Madge. "But, Miss Jenny Ann--girls," pleaded Madge, "has it ever struck you "My dear Miss Jenny Ann," protested Madge, "the men Phil saw may have Madge, Phil and Miss Jenny Ann decided to make the trip together. Like two little girls, Madge and Phil joined of the house, out of the vision of Madge and Miss Jenny Ann. Phil was a


id: 30401
title: The Flying Stingaree: A Rick Brant Science-Adventure Story
author: Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland)
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  Steve''s, where the Brants and the two girls would join Rick and Scotty Scotty went into the cabin and left Rick watching the crabber. Rick showed Orvil Harris through the boat, then sat with him and Scotty By the time the boys met Steve at the small airport, both Rick and Rick hadn''t told Steve of last night''s meeting with the white-haired man Rick watched as Steve''s forefinger touched a line that showed the color Steve had been studying Harris since the two boats joined up, Rick knew, Rick turned the boat, watching for the opening Scotty had spotted. Scotty tied the boat to a projecting root while Rick took the equipment On the way to Swamp Creek, Rick and Scotty described their plan to the Scotty followed in a direct line, letting Rick pick the course, and Steve turned to Rick and Scotty. Rick looked at Scotty.


id: 31719
title: Madge Morton''s Trust
author: Chalmers, Amy D. V.
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  When the two girls and the children drove into Miss Betsey''s yard David To-day Miss Betsey really wished to make a good impression on Madge and Madge did not go into the house at once to tell Phil and Miss Betsey of David determined to discover the missing children before Madge returned thoughtfully, "Do you know, Madge, I think David Brewster is splendid. "Phil," said Madge with conviction, "David is a man, and I am sure he is It was exactly a half hour before Miss Betsey would let Madge come out Madge sat up; the old woman, who looked like an aged gypsy, was handing Madge did not like to mention to Mr. Preston that David Brewster might "I tell you, Miss Eleanor," Harry Sears continued when Madge was out of "Is David Brewster going for a walk with Jack and Harry?" inquired Madge


id: 26538
title: Madge Morton''s Victory
author: Chalmers, Amy D. V.
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  The last look Madge and Eleanor had of Tania the child had apparently "Won''t you let Tania stay here to-night, Mrs. Curtis?" asked Madge for Mrs. Curtis looked annoyed, Tania triumphant, Madge belligerent, and the other "Tania would be a great deal of care for you, Madge," argued Mrs. Curtis. Phil, Madge and Tania sat down at Miss Jenny Ann''s feet to hear more "Little girl!" exclaimed Captain Jules in such a strange voice that Madge Captain Jules was gone a long time, but Madge did not mind waiting for If she did, Mrs. Curtis must not believe either Madge or Tania. Tania was playing alone on the sands near that houseboat at the time Mrs. Curtis and Philip Holt were discussing her future. Madge and Captain Jules, Miss Jenny Ann and the other houseboat girls had to Tom and Tania Madge told Mrs. Curtis that Philip had stolen the child


id: 4941
title: The House Boat Boys; Or, Drifting Down to the Sunny South
author: Rathborne, St. George
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  "Get it, Thad," said Maurice, in a low tone, not wishing to take "I don''t like the prospect a little bit, Thad," he remarked, as a then Maurice came hurrying along to the little boat into which he Maurice went at things in a far different way from his chum; Maurice knew something of the river, but Thad had studied the Maurice looked at Thad, and perhaps there was a suspicious Thad sat there for some little time after his chum had crawled By the time Maurice climbed out on the deck Thad seemed to have Maurice looked at Thad, and there was perplexity in his eyes. Maurice looked at Thad and the latter turned white. "I''m right glad of that," remarked Thad, "for d''ye know, Maurice, Maurice, of course, declared that it was, and thereupon Thad did "How did you like it, Maurice," asked Thad later on, as they were


id: 2618
title: A House-Boat on the Styx
author: Bangs, John Kendrick
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  "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," said Nero, grinning "Good shot," said Doctor Johnson, nonchalantly. "Well, the laugh is on you," said Doctor Johnson. "This is a great day," said Doctor Johnson, assisting himself copiously "I don''t know," said Doctor Johnson, turning his head as he spoke so that "It sounds like a good scheme," said Shakespeare, meditatively. "I think the Poets'' Corner entirely unnecessary," said Confucius. "No personalities, please, Doctor," said Sir Walter Raleigh, the let so small a thing as that stand in his way," said Doctor Livingstone. "Very likely," said Johnson. "I''d just as lief ask him," said Doctor Johnson. "Mr. Adam isn''t here to-day, sir," he said, addressing Doctor Johnson. therefor," said Dryden, slowly, "I think in case we do have a ladies'' day "Your point is well taken," said Doctor Johnson. "There is a roof to this house-boat," said Doctor Johnson.


id: 5948
title: The Bobbsey Twins on a Houseboat
author: Hope, Laura Lee
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  "What are you doing, Freddie?" asked Bert Bobbsey, leaning over to oil "I didn''t this time!" said sturdy little Freddie, looking up quickly. "Why, Freddie isn''t hurt, Dinah," said Mrs. Bobbsey, in great relief. "Yes, you''re a regular wedding cake yourself, Dinah," said Mr. Bobbsey, who had come in to see what all the noise meant. yard, who stopped to see what the boat looked like," answered Mrs. Bobbsey. "Poor little fellow," said Mrs. Bobbsey, and she thought how hard it Will went off with Mr. Bobbsey, while Nan, Bert, Flossie and Freddie "Thus Bert, Freddie, Flossie and Nan questioned Mr. Bobbsey when he "I guess they won''t run away, little fat fireman!" said Mr. Bobbsey, "Yes, fish, or go in swimming--anything to have a good time," Mr. Bobbsey said. "Not this time, Dinah," said Mrs. Bobbsey, for the cook was almost "What''s that?" cried Mrs. Bobbsey, while Flossie and Freddie, a little


id: 11731
author: Hutchins, Cortelle
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  river looking for a place to found their colony, they robbed the stream along the northern shore lay Jamestown Island, the site of old James time to run up the little stream behind Jamestown Island, as the tide back, as our thoughts went back, to those old James Towne days. history, and passed far away from old James Towne. passing of many days could such interest come--could old James Towne so to draw close to the little old-time hamlet and to the scenes of hope even back in those old colonial days, our little craft would have had course gave time for a thought or two upon the famous old river part of the James by the time even this old home at Westover was built. Near the river a little way above the house, stood not only the church We met still other old-time people at the manor-house that day; but it

title:
  Virginia: the Old Dominion As seen from its colonial waterway, the historic river James, whose every succeeding turn reveals country replete with monuments and scenes recalling the march of history and its figures from the days of Captain John Smith to the present time


id: 32606
title: Dorothy on a House Boat
author: Raymond, Evelyn
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  home of her newly discovered great aunt, Mrs. Betty Calvert; their Dorothy''s face was shining with eagerness and she ran to clasp Mrs. Calvert with coaxing arms. "This is Miss Dorothy Calvert and the ''Water Lily'' is a gift from Mr. Winters to her. For some time neither Mrs. Calvert nor Dorothy spoke; then the girl Baltimore and help her fool away lots more time on a house-boat! a house-boat to a chit of a girl like our Dorothy?" stupid man who gave the ''Water Lily'' and its belongings to little To take your things home and to let Aunt Betty know you had to sail the Water Lily and give some unhappy people a real good time; like a real lily ''Pad?'' and that cute little row-boat a reddish brown, Gerald Blank promptly followed Melvin Cook to Jim''s little engine-room doing Mrs. Calvert good, for Dorothy had scarcely slipped away before


id: 38609
author: Hill, Grace Brooks
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  Ruth and Agnes knew enough of the goings and comings in the Corner House "Oh, yes, it isn''t that," said Agnes, with a smile, which caused Neale''s Left to themselves on the _Bluebird_, Ruth, Agnes, Dot and Tess went "It does look like rain," said Agnes, when it was almost time for Mr. Howbridge to call for them in his machine to take them and their baggage "Are they all right now?" asked Ruth, as Neale leaped aboard the boat "Here''s a boat hook," said Neale, offering one, and while Dot and Tess said Agnes to Ruth as the two sisters helped Mrs. MacCall make up the went to bed early, while Ruth and Mr. Howbridge, Agnes and Neale sat out "Yes, I think it would be a good plan to take a look there," said Mr. Howbridge to Ruth in a low voice.

title:
  The Corner House Girls on a Houseboat How they sailed away, what happened on the voyage, and what was discovered


