"
"I am very glad to hear you say so; for I should feel the want of salt
very much," replied Mrs. Seagrave, "I really never enjoyed a dinner so
much as I have to-day."
The soup was pronounced excellent by everybody. As soon as they had
finished, Mrs. Seagrave remained with the children; and Ready and Mr.
Seagrave, assisted by Juno and William, got the second tent up, and
everything ready for the night. They then all assembled, and returned
thanks to God for their having gained their new abode; and, tired out
with the fatigue of the day, were soon fast asleep.
Chapter XXIII
Mr. Seagrave was the first up on the ensuing morning; and when Ready
came out of the tent, he said to him, "Do you know, Ready, I feel much
happier and my mind much more at ease since I find myself here. On the
other side of the island everything reminded me that we had been
shipwrecked; and I could not help thinking of home and my own country;
but here we appear as if we had been long settled, and as if we had
come here by choice."
"I trust that feeling will be stronger every day, sir; for it's no use,
and indeed sinful, to repine."
"I acknowledge it, and with all humility.
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