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might be wrecked here, as well as ourselves, and without the good
fortune that we have had in getting so many necessaries on shore; and
they might be obliged to depend wholly upon the cocoa-nut trees for
their support."
Chapter XIII
When breakfast was over the next morning, Ready observed, "Now, Mr.
Seagrave, we must hold a council of war, and decide upon an exploring
party for to-morrow; and, when we have settled that, we will find some
useful way of employing ourselves for the rest of the day. The first
question is, of whom is the party to consist? - and upon that I wish to
hear your opinion."
"Why, Ready," replied Mr. Seagrave, "it appears to me that you and I
should go."
"Surely not both of you, my dear," interrupted Mrs. Seagrave. "You can
do without my husband, can you not, Ready?"
"I certainly should have liked to have Mr. Seagrave to advise with,
ma'am," replied Ready; "but still I have thought upon it, and do not
think that William would be quite sufficient protection for you; or, at
all events, you would not feel that he was, which is much the same
thing; and so, if Mr. Seagrave has no objection, it would perhaps be
better that he remained with you.
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