In Far Bolivia: A Story of a Strange Wild Land. Stables Gordon

drop ofblood shed!"

      "I understand, and will obey to the letter. Obedience pays."

      "True; and you shall find it so. Good-bye!"

      "A Dios!" said the other.

      The last bell was struck, and the gangway washauled on shore.

      The great ship Benedict was that night rolling andtossing about on the waves of the Irish Channel.

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      Jake Solomons acquainted Roland and Peggy withthe contents of this last letter, and greatly did thelatter wonder what the new overseer would be like, and if she should love him or not.

      For Peggy had a soft little heart of her own, andwas always prepared to be friendly with anyone who, according to her idea, was nice.

      Jake took his charges all round the city nextday and showed them the sights of what is now oneof the most beautiful towns in South America.