Juno had, at his request, already baked a large piece
of the pig for them to take with them, and boiled a piece of salt pork,
so that they were all ready to start.
"But, Ready," said Mrs. Seagrave, "how long do you intend to remain
absent with William?"
"Why, madam, this is Wednesday; of course we shall be back on Saturday
night."
"My dear William, I cannot bear the idea of your being absent so long,
and as you will be on the water every day, I shall be in a continual
fright until I see you again."
"Well, mamma, I suppose I must write by the penny post, to let you know
how I am."
"Don't laugh at me, William. I do wish there was a penny post, and that
you could write every day."
Ready and William made every preparation for a continued absence. They
took their blankets with them, and a small pot for cooking, and when
all was prepared they bade Mr. and Mrs. Seagrave farewell. They were
now to pull to the bay, and leave their luggage, and then go round to
the cove. As they shoved off, William took the dog Remus into the boat.
"Why do you take the dog, William? he will be of use here in keeping
the pigs away, but of no use to us."
"Yes, he will, Ready; I must take him; for I have an idea come into my
head, so let me have my own way.
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