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id: 28848
title: The River Prophet
author: Spears, Raymond S. (Raymond Smiley)
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  "Hit''s so," the river woman approved, and the men took their departure Back at the landing, Nelia bade the river woman good-bye. shanty-boat and dropped out of the eddy on her way down the river. river man in a brick-red cabin-boat of small size had left the eddy. For a time Rasba thought that perhaps he had better just let the river "Yo''ll know that boat; he''s went an'' painted hit a sickly yeller, like a looked at the distant shanty-boats, and passed a river town or two, he Parson Rasba saw Nelia Crele''s boat drift out into the current and drop looked at a shanty-boat moored at the foot of a mile-long sandbar; saw, shanty-boat had dropped out into the river during the night, in spite of A little later he discovered boats coming down the river, eight "This is a devil of a river, old man!" said Terabon.


id: 27805
title: The Wind in the Willows
author: Grahame, Kenneth
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  "Hullo, Mole!" said the Water Rat. "Beyond the Wild Wood comes the Wide World," said the Rat. "There''s Toad Hall," said the Rat; "and that creek on the left, where "Now, you dear good old Ratty," said Toad imploringly, "don''t begin "Now, look here, Toad!" said the Rat sharply: "as soon as we get to "Old Toad?" said the Rat, laughing heartily. "O, all right," said the good-natured Rat, "rest away. "Poor old Mole!" said the Rat kindly. It was the talk of the burrows, he said, how Mole, Mr. Rat''s "Rat," said the Mole, "I simply can''t go and turn in, and go to sleep, "Oh, ah, yes, of course, the Mole and the Badger," said Toad, "Toad, do be quiet, please!" said the Rat. "That''s all very well, Rat," said the Badger presently, looking at the "Now, look here, Toad," said the Rat.


id: 11182
title: The Boatswain''s Mate Captains All, Book 2.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  "Meaning," said the boatswain, waving the imputation away with his hand, "I ain''t got it all ship-shape and proper yet," said Mr. Benn, slowly, "She won''t ''ave me," said the boatswain, with an air of mild surprise. "You won''t do it?" said the boatswain, eyeing him with much concern. "Look ''ere," said the boatswain, springing up and catching him by the "I''m all right," said Mr. Travers. The boatswain obeyed, and Mr. Travers--who was by no means a good hand at "All right," said Mr. Travers, hastily; "I won''t move." "Point it downwards, there''s a good girl," said Mr. Travers, earnestly; "I won''t give any trouble," said Mr. Travers, who began to think it was "Won''t you come down here, Mrs. Waters?" called the boatswain, looking up "I''m all right," said Mrs. Waters. "Good-bye," said Mr. Travers, reluctantly. "I''ll look in in a week''s time," said Mr. Travers.


id: 11184
title: The Constable''s Move Captains All, Book 4.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  "Come away or else you''ll be locked up," repeated Mr. Grummit. "That''s ''ow coppers get on and buy pianners," said the incensed Mr. Grummit, "sneaking other people''s property. it," said the indignant Grummit; "and to come and live next to me!-the whole of the time he went about looking, as Mrs. Grummit expressed Mrs. Grummit looked up, and noticed with wifely pleasure that he was "He''s given me a tip," said Mr. Grummit, with a faint smile; "a copper "But he won''t come," said the puzzled Mrs. Grummit. Mrs. Grummit, first listening to make sure that the constable and his "Come out in the road," said Mr. Grummit, with sudden violence. "Nothing like it," said the constable, looking up. "Halloa!" said Constable Evans, sharply. "Ho!" said Mr. Grummit. "Good evening, Grummit," said the constable, with a patronizing air. with them burglars the other night, Grummit," he said, modestly.


id: 11185
title: Bob''s Redemption Captains All, Book 5.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  He went round to tea with ''im the next day to Mrs. Mitchell''s, and arter tea, when Bob and Gerty said they was going out to George and Bob walked all the way ''ome arter supper without saying a word, but arter they got to their room George took a side-look at Bob, "Me and Gerty ''ave been having a talk," ses George, bending down to undo "Just wot I''ve done," ses George, arter patting ''is pockets. Gerty was dressed they went out and Ted paid the ''bus fares like a man. "Now, you mustn''t waste any more money, George," ses Gerty, when they got "Where are we?" ses George, looking round. and the cabman ''ad told him wot ''e looked like, Gerty and Ted ''ad to tell Bob that if ''e liked to pay up the money he could ''ave Gerty "Bob Evans ain''t everybody," ses Mrs. Mitchell, standing up for Gerty.


id: 11181
title: Captains All Captains All, Part 1.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
txt: ./txt/11181.txt
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  "Captin Dick ''as got arf a crown for you," ses Peter Russet, still "It''s wonderful the way he manages ''em," ses Peter Russet to Mrs. Finch. "A roaring lion," ses Ginger, looking at Sam. Sam began to smile, and Mrs. Finch looked at ''im so pleased that Peter Ginger Dick and Peter both said that they liked it better than anything She smiled at old Sam till Peter got uneasy agin, and began to think Old Sam was going to say something, but Mrs. Finch looked so pleased that say Mrs. Finch looked at old Sam and began to talk about ''is ship, and to "And mine''s there too," ses Peter Russet, speaking a''most afore old Sam "You''ve got wonderful eyes, ma''am," ses old Sam, choking with ''is pipe. Mrs. Finch told ''im not to talk nonsense, but both Sam and Peter Russet "And Sam''ll ''ave the pleasure of bringing of ''em up," ses Ginger.


id: 11183
title: The Nest Egg Captains All, Book 3.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
txt: ./txt/11183.txt
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  "Eighty pounds," ses Mrs. Cook, smiling at Charlie. married while Emma works up the business," ses Mrs. Cook; "she''ll be all "You just step round and ''ave a look at the place," ses old Cook; "if "You ain''t been drinking, Charlie?" ses old Cook, in a puzzled voice. "I don''t know wot Charlie does want, I''m sure," ses Mrs. Cook, taking off "They won''t rob Charlie," ses Mrs. Cook, pressing ''er lips together. "''Ave you got any trouble on your mind, Charlie," ses Mrs. Cook, "or is He sat there pulling a long face and staring at the floor, but all Mrs. Cook and Emma could do ''e wouldn''t tell them wot was the matter with ''im. "Very good," ses Jack Bates, looking at Charlie agin; "then p''r''aps "Wot does ''e owe you the money for?" ses Mrs. Cook. "Charlie''s been led away," ses Mrs. Cook, looking ''ard at Jack Bates.


id: 11187
title: Four Pigeons Captains All, Book 7.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  "All right; ''ave it your own way," ses Bob, nasty-like. "I''ll bet you what you like there''ll be some more of you shot," ses Bob "I can see you winking, Sam Jones," ses Bob Pretty, "but I''ll do more "Will you give me sixpence a week, too?" ses Henery Walker, jumping up. Henery Walker was the fust to write ''is name, and then Sam Jones, Peter "Don''t meet troubles arf way, Henery," ses Bob, in a kind voice. "You won''t ''ave a farthing of it," ses Henery Walker; "and wot''s more, "I''m going to ''ave my five pounds back," ses Henery, "and you know why. "Henery Walker''s gorn mad," ses Bob agin. "You''re not yourself, Henery," ses Bob. "They''ve got to pay me fust," ses Bob. "I can tell you," ses Bob Pretty, wot ''ad been sitting up in a corner by When ''e came back he''d got the fust week''s money for Bob Pretty; but


id: 11186
title: Over the Side Captains All, Book 6.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  afraid to go on deck of a night for his trick at the wheel, after a few "Come on deck," he said, thickly. Dadd was leaning forward clumsily on the wheel, with his hands clenched the dead man being mingled with a dread of taking the wheel when night "The wheel''s haunted," said the cook, solemnly; "mark my words, there''s light we saw a ghastly black-bearded man, dripping with water, regarding "Well," said the skipper, turning to Bill, with a mighty yawn, "take him Jem Dadd got another man''s body, as he He slept in the dead sailor''s bed that night, the only man in the He stayed on deck all day in the sun, but, as night came on, returned to "Come and look at him," said he. "It''s his name," said the cook, and we all repeated them. He went to look for one as Bill turned to the sailor to get him to repeat


id: 12121
title: The Lady of the Barge The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 1.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  "Ten o''clock, Ted," said the skipper, slowly. hour''s time," said the mate, calmly. "Don''t take no notice of him, Ted," said the skipper, pityingly. "This is my brother-in-law, Cap''n Gibbs," said Ted, introducing the new "I''ll get the supper," said the mate, suddenly; "you sit down, old man, "I''ll leave you the lantern," said the mate, making it fast, "and we "Let Loo mind her own business," said the mate, sharply; "she''s not going "I''m ashamed of you, Ted," said the skipper, with severity. "It couldn''t be too long for me," said Miss Harris, tossing her head. The skipper said no more, but his face was so worn that Miss Harris, when "There''s no call to make mischief, Ted," said the skipper, somewhat "All right," said the mate at last; "have it your own way." "I came down for the trip," said Miss Harris; "that is all about it.


id: 12123
title: Bill''s Paper Chase Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 3.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  "Ain''t got any," says the old man ag''in. "Ain''t got any," says the old man ag''in. "Yes, you ''ave, Thomas," says Walter, with a kind smile; "I could tell "Poor old Thomas ''as gone to look for ''is money," he says; "wonder then we went back to our side and Bill said wot ''e thought about Jimmy in "I know that, Bill," says the boy; "but it''s no good me telling you lies. "Tell ''im," says Jimmy. "Never mind where it is," says the boy; "you couldn''t get it if I was to "In the second mate''s mattress," says Jimmy. "The on''y thing I can see," says the boy, one day, "is for Bill to ''ave a "I''ve got a berth ashore, sir," says Bill, "and I wanted to ask a favour, "I gave a lot of money for that mattress," says the mate, ag''in. "I''ve slept on that mattress for years," says the second mate, looking at


id: 12127
title: Captain Rogers The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 7.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  just seen him enter the room came and stood aggressively inside the door. "The coffee-room is for gentlemen staying in the house," said the waiter. "Our business," said Gunn, with another bow, "is finished. "If he was rude, it was because Mr. Gunn deserved it," said Joan, hotly. "Unless you plead for him, sweet one?" said Gunn. "A fine girl," said Gunn, his thin lips working; "a fine spirit. "I will soon age her if she looks like that at me again," said Gunn. "I have but to speak," said Gunn, regarding him with much satisfaction, "Don''t think too much of that," said Gunn, in a hard voice. Gunn let one day of the four pass, and then, choosing a time when Joan "I''ll see to her," said Gunn, with a grin. Gunn entered the room, and "I thought you were a sharper man, Gunn," said Rogers, still in the same


id: 12130
title: An Adulteration Act The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 10.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  "I want to know what this means," said the doctor, fiercely. "Carson," said the new arrival, feebly; and coming closer to his friend, "I''m just having it out with ''em, Thomson," said the doctor, "It''s a very handy thing," said the old man, jeeringly, "to have a doctor "And a solicitor," said the skipper, gazing darkly at the hapless Harry "It''s the skipper," said the boy, who had just run up; "he wants to see "Come to the skipper at once," said the mate. "I beg your pardon," said the doctor, humbly; "I''m only the cook." "I shipped as cook," he said, slowly. "I won''t say anything," said the doctor. "You must stay here and nurse the skipper, Mr. Mackenzie," said Carson, "You''re not big enough, little man," said the doctor, still smiling. "My fee is half a guinea," said the doctor, softly, poor people who "Mr. Mackenzie," said a faint voice from the skipper''s cabin.


id: 12129
title: A Mixed Proposal The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 9.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  The Major stopped and waited for his friend; Halibut eyed the tie "Not Mrs. Riddel?" said Halibut. "So, if I''m unsuccessful, old chap," said the Major, in a voice which he "You''re very good," said Halibut, with some emotion; "but I think I''ll fancy, my dear fellow," said the Major, heartily; "I never saw you "We must play for first proposal," said the Major, firmly. "Very well," said the Major, "I agree to the conditions. "Eh?" said the Major, trying to look puzzled. "That''s what I thought," said Halibut, simply; "but you see now that you "I can''t say," said Halibut; "but I don''t think it''s any good your "I wanted to ask you something," said the Major, turning with her. "Remember the conditions, Major Brill," said Mrs. Riddel, with severity. "He wouldn''t play," said the Major, shaking his head. "I''ll tell Major Brill what I think of him when I get him alone," said


id: 12131
title: A Golden Venture The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 11.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  "''Mrs. Ann Pullen,''" he said, handing it over to his sister-in-law; "nice "Looks like it," said Mrs. Pullen, feebly. "Two thousand pounds," said Mrs. Pullen, in an awestruck voice. "You get younger than ever, Mrs. Pullen," said Wiggett, the conversation "No; it''s age as you''re thinking of, Mr. Wiggett," said the carpenter, "Some of us keeps young in our ways," said Mrs. Pullen, somewhat shortly. chair, said that he thought Mrs. Pullen was the most wonderful draughtplayer he had ever seen, and took no notice when Mrs. Tidger, in a dry "I''m glad," said Mr. Miller, slowly, as he nodded at a friend of Mrs. Tidger''s who had just come in with a long face, "because now that Mrs. Pullen is poor, I can say to her what I couldn''t say while she was rich." "No, no," said the dealer; and then Mr. Tidger got up, and crossing the


id: 12128
title: A Tiger''s Skin The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 8.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  was a tiger; but nobody minded wot ''e said, Bob Pretty being, as I''ve "''It''s all right, Sam,'' ses Bob Pretty, as ''ad come in just after Henery He sat still, looking at Bob Pretty, and at last ''e ses, ''Where was "''Up another tree, Henery, where you couldn''t see me,'' ses Bob Pretty, Henery Walker''s pig went, and at the same time George Kettle lost five or "''''Ave you killed it, Bob?'' ses George Kettle. "''Killed _wot?''_ ses Bob Pretty. "''The tiger''s in your ''ouse, Bob,'' ses George Kettle, in a whisper. "''Look ''ere,'' ses Bob Pretty. "''Wot d''ye mean by coming into my ''ouse?'' ses Bob Pretty, blustering. "''There''s the tiger,'' ses Henery Walker, pointing at Bob Pretty; ''that''s "''Take care wot you''re saying, Henery,'' ses Bob Pretty, ''else I''ll make "Why, Henery,'' ses Bob Pretty, ''wot are you a-thinkin'' of?


id: 12125
title: Cupboard Love The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 5.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  "Yes, watching," said Mrs. Negget, eagerly. "Mrs. Pottle," said the farmer, rising slowly and taking a seat on the "I missed it this morning," said Mrs. Negget, rapidly, "at ten minutes "Emma said a lot o'' things," replied Mrs. Negget, angrily. "She don''t get much time," said Mr. Negget, slowly. Mrs. Negget''s uncle instinctively motioned his niece to silence, and "I should like to see the box," said Mr. Bodfish. "He doesn''t care a bit," said Mrs. Negget, somewhat sadly. "No," said Mrs. Negget, decisively. "Only Mrs. Driver," said his niece. "I shouldn''t like to think that of Mrs. Driver," said his niece, shaking Mrs. Driver is after," said the farmer to the perplexed constable. you to ask Mrs. Driver here to tea to-morrow--oh, I don''t mind Negget''s "I''m against your asking Mrs. Driver here to my house to be got at," said "Mr.--Bodfish!" he said at length, slowly.


id: 12126
title: In the Library The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 6.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  Trayton Burleigh and James Fletcher by a distant connection of both men "It hasn''t occurred to you, I suppose," said Burleigh, speaking suddenly, Burleigh took a great mouthful of smoke and let it roll slowly out. "I am an honest man," said Fletcher, "and to raise sufficient money to "You have arranged so many things in your kindness," said Burleigh, Burleigh, watching him calmly, stretched out his hand and took He crossed over and shut the door; as he turned back Fletcher rose from went up steadily, past the library door, and with firm fingers turned on "My friend--Fletcher," said Burleigh, with an effort. "You won''t want this thing any more," said the sergeant. "This one, I think," said the sergeant. "All in good time," said the sergeant. As the man left the room the sergeant took up the glass of spirits he had


id: 12132
title: Three at Table The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 12.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  "I was a young man at the time," said the narrator, drawing at his pipe little way off from the road I saw dimly a lighted window. still beating the door when it opened suddenly and a tall bony old woman, "''Don''t know it,'' said the old woman. "She was about to close the door when a man emerged from a room at the "''The nearest place is three miles off,'' he said, turning to me and "''Come in,'' he said quickly; ''shut the door, Anne.'' "''Dinner will soon be ready,'' said the old man, regarding me closely. "''I suppose you don''t mind dining in the dark,'' he said, abruptly. "''Stumbling is a very good word for it,'' said the voice grimly. "''So I have,'' said the old man, rising. opened and the old man returned. "''No,'' said the old man, gently, ''let it be. "''We never see a friend,'' said the old man, apologetically, ''and the


id: 6465
title: Short Cruises
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  "He ain''t in," said Mrs. Henshaw, preparing to close the door. "And he wouldn''t believe me," said Mr. Stokes, turning to Mrs. Henshaw. "I wish my husband spent his evenings in the same quiet way," said Mrs. Henshaw, shaking her head. "I don''t know that I ought to tell you," said Mrs. Henshaw, reluctantly, "If you''re Mr. Bell, as I suppose, you know well enough," said Mrs. Henshaw, leaning out and regarding him fixedly; "and if you''re George "It wouldn''t be proper," said Miss Jewell, sitting upright and looking "I''ve got something to tell you, Alf," he ses, arter they ''ad said "How "Certainly not," ses Alf, winking to ''imself; "not arter wot you said. "I said Tuesday," ses his uncle, looking over Alf''s ''ead so that he "Are you going to tell me wot you want, or ain''t you?" ses Mrs. Pearce. "I didn''t know you had got your money handy," said Mrs. Spriggs, in


id: 11188
title: The Temptation of Samuel Burge Captains All, Book 8.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  Mr. Higgs, jeweller, sat in the small parlour behind his shop, gazing "Brother Samuel Burge?" inquired the jeweller, rising. "Is Brother Clark well?" inquired the jeweller, placing a chair for him "I struggle against it, Brother," said Mr. Burge, passing his cup up for "I think I see his face now," said Brother Burge, with tender enthusiasm. "But suppose," said the jeweller, finding his voice by a great effort, "We can only do our best," said Brother Burge, "the rest we must leave. "Brother Clark has no right to expose you to such a trial," said Mr. Higgs with great warmth. "That would be interfering," said Brother Burge coldly. "Brother Clark said ''What is a jeweller''s shop compared with a ''uman "I don''t--want to look at ''em," said Brother Burge in an exhausted voice. "Call ''em from the winder," said Brother Burge, backing with some haste,


id: 11190
title: The White Cat Captains All, Book 10.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
txt: ./txt/11190.txt
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  left everything to old George Barstow for as long as the cat lived, was to go to Joe. The cat was only two years old at the time, and George Barstow, who was "Wot about Joe Clark?" ses George Bar-stow. "I''ve wronged you, Joe Clark," ses George Barstow, coming to the door, "For bringing my cat ''ome," ses George Barstow. "You go on looking for it, Joe," ses Bob Pretty, grinning; "it''s good "It does you credit, Joe Clark," ses Bob Pretty. "I''m sure I don''t know where we are to put it all," ses Bob Pretty to Joe "Wot did Joe Clark give you all them things for?" ses George, pointing to "He gave ''em to you to kill my cat," ses George Barstow. "P''r''aps wot?" ses George Barstow, arter waiting a bit. Barstow wot a fool he was Joe Clark slipped out arter Bob Pretty and


id: 11189
title: The Madness of Mr. Lister Captains All, Book 9.
author: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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  "It wants money," said Henshaw, shaking his head. "Well, you''ve got money," said the cook, "why don''t you knock off work "I''ve got no relatives," said Mr. Lister; "I''m all alone. "A little rum," said Mr. Lister, faintly; "the doctors tell me that it is "No, I know," said the cook; "that''s what''s worrying me a bit." "I''ve got something on my mind, Jem," said the cook, staring straight in "You did say you wanted to die, didn''t you?" said the cook. "Suppose," said the cook, "some one what liked you, Jem--what liked you, "I don''t mean to say anything," said the cook. "If I ''ad, Jem, supposin'' that I ''ad," said the cook, in accents of "I''ll go at once," said the cook, with a little feeling, "and I''ll never "It''s all right, sir," said the panting cook; "old Jem''s had a drop too


id: 47262
title: Old Times on the Upper Mississippi The Recollections of a Steamboat Pilot from 1854 to 1863
author: Merrick, George Byron
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  pilot work his boat through a tangled piece of river, knowing that reversing gear of a Mississippi River steamboat, in old times, was greater part of the fuel used on old-time river boats was purchased. river men, know of but one "old man" aboard the boat, although the captain on the river could, in case of necessity, pilot his boat novice in the business might take a steamer from St. Louis to St. Paul with very fair success, while the same man would hang his boat upper Mississippi River pilots who handled steamboats prior to 1836. CONEWAGO--Stern-wheel; built at Brownsville, Pa., 1854; 186 tons; St. Louis and St. Paul Packet Co., 1855; 1856; 1857--Capt. whistle on upper river; Captain Lodwick 1849; 1850; in Galena and St. Paul trade; Capt. EQUATOR--Stern-wheel; built at Beaver, Pa., 1853; 162 tons; in St. Paul trade 1855, 1856; Minnesota River 1857--Captain Sencerbox;


id: 54195
title: Grit; or, The Young Boatman of Pine Point
author: Alger, Horatio, Jr.
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  see him," thought Grit''s mother, or Mrs. Brandon, as we must now call "Don''t provoke Mr. Brandon," said Grit''s mother timidly. "Oh, Grit, I am afraid there will be trouble," said Mrs. Brandon "Look here, Phil Courtney!" said Grit indignantly, "this is carrying the "Grit, if you talk to me in that way," said Brandon, with attempted "Mrs. Brandon has a son, if that''s what you mean," said Grit. "Mr. Brandon''s credit isn''t good with me," said Grit. "You would not insult me so if Grit were here!" said Mrs. Brandon, with "Mr. Brandon''s friends are not welcome here," said Grit, "nor is he "That''s one way of looking at it, Mr. Brandon," said Grit. "As to the last five years, Mr. Brandon," said Grit, "I should think you "We boys generally call him Phil," said Grit, smiling. "Oh, yes, I know Phil," said Grit. "All right, Grit!" said Brandon.


