All well, and
very tired. Yours, WILLIAM."
Remus did not require any teaching this time. William patted him, and
said, "Good dog. Now, Remus, go back - go home, sir;" and the dog
wagged his tail, and set off immediately.
Before they were in bed, the dog returned with the answer.
"How fast he must run, Ready! he has not been away more than two
hours."
"No. So, now, Remus, you shall have plenty of supper, and plenty of
patting and coaxing, for you are a clever, good little dog."
The next day, as they had to take the two cargoes up to the house, they
could only make one trip to the cove. On Saturday they only made one
trip, as they had to return to the tents, which they did by water,
having first put a turtle into the boat; on their arrival, they found
them all at the little harbour, waiting to receive them.
"Well, William, you did keep your promise and send me a letter by
post," said Mrs. Seagrave. "How very delightful it is! I shall have no
fear now when you are all away."
"I must teach Romulus and Vixen to do the same, mamma."
"And I'll teach the puppies," said Tommy.
"Yes, Tommy; by the time you can write a letter, the puppies will be
old enough to carry it," said Ready.
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