They very soon pulled in to the beach, and, landing, received the
congratulations of the whole party at their first successful voyage,
and all expressed their delight at its having proved so much shorter
than had been anticipated.
"Tommy will go next time," said Master Tommy.
"By and by, when Tommy grows a little taller," replied Ready.
"Massa Tommy, you come help me to milk the goats," said Juno.
"Yes, Tommy milk the goats," said the little urchin, running after
Juno.
"You must be almost tired of eating nothing but salt meat and biscuit,
ma'am," said Ready, as they sat down to their meal; "but when we are
all safe on the other side of the island we hope to feed you better. At
present it is hard work and hard fare."
"As long as the children are well, I care very little about it; but I
must say that, after the last gale, I am as anxious as you to be on the
other side of the island, especially after the account William has
given me of it. It must be a paradise! When do we set off?"
"Not till the day after to-morrow, ma'am, I should think; for you see I
must have another trip for the cooking utensils and the bundles which
you have made up.
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