That was our first adventure; we
had plenty afterwards; but I think it is now time we should go to bed.
It is my opinion we shall have a fine day to-morrow, sir; but there's
no saying."
"I do so want to hear what happened to you afterwards, Ready," said
William.
"Well, so you shall; but there's a time for everything, and this is
bed-time, unless you like to go with me; the weather has cleared up,
and I want to catch a fish or two for to-morrow."
Chapter XXXV
As Ready had predicted, the weather set in fine after the violent storm
of which we have made mention. For a fortnight, with little
intermission, it continued fine, and during that time, Ready, Mr.
Seagrave, and William worked from daylight till dusk at the storehouse,
which they were so anxious to complete, and were so tired when their
work was over, that even William did not ask Ready to go on with his
history. At last the storehouse was complete, thatched and wattled in
on three sides, leaving one open for ventilation; the lower part, which
had been arranged for the folding of the stock at night and during the
rainy season, was also wattled in with cocoa-nut boughs on three sides,
and made a very comfortable retreat for the animals.
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