"
Although they were neither of them very handy at the oar, they were
soon alongside of the ship; and, having made the boat fast, they
climbed on board.
William first went down to the cabin for the tea and coffee, and then
left his father to collect other things while he went to milk the
goats, which he did in a tin pan. He then poured the milk into a
bottle, which he had washed out, that it might not be spilt, and went
back to his father.
"I have filled these two baskets full of a great many things, William,
which will be very acceptable to your mamma. What else shall we take?"
"Let us take the telescope, at all events, father; and let us take a
whole quantity of clothes - they will please mamma: the clean ones are
all in the drawers - we can bring them up in a sheet; and then, father,
let us bring some of the books on shore; and I'm sure mamma will long
for her Bible and prayer-book; - here they are."
"You are a good boy, William," replied Mr. Seagrave. "I will now take
those things up to the boat, and then return for the rest."
In a short time everything was put into the boat, and they pulled on
shore again. They found Juno, who had been washing herself, waiting for
them at the cove, to assist to take up the things.
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