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The World of Ice

CHAPTER XXV
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This little attention, we may remark, was paid designedly, for the old woman liked it, and the youth knew that.
"They have enough to make them happy for the winter," said Captain Ellice, as he turned to leave the hut.
"Faix they have.

There's only two things wantin' to make it complate." "What are they ?" inquired Fred.
"Murphies and a pig, sure.

That's all they need." "Wot's come o' Dumps and Poker ?" inquired Buzzby, as they reached the boat.
"Oh, I quite forgot them!" cried Fred.

"Stay a minute, I'll run up and find them.

They can't be far off." For some time Fred searched in vain.


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