Hurrah! I knew England wouldn't leave France in the lurch.

I've been trying to get Captain Josiah to hoist the flag but he says it isn't the proper caper till sunrise.

Jack says they'll be calling for volunteers tomorrow." "What a fuss to make over nothing," said Mary Vance disdainfully as Jem dashed off.

She was sitting out with Miller Douglas on a lobster trap which was not only an unromantic but an uncomfortable seat.

But Mary and Miller were both supremely happy on it.