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Willis the Pilot

CHAPTER XIV
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"Ah, well," said Becker, laughing, "it appears that the scapegrace has not spared himself." "I hope there is not a fourth proclamation," said Mrs.Wolston.
"There are no more trees on our route, at all events," replied Becker.
"Glad to hear that; Jack must respect the avocation chosen by Frank, since he sees nothing in it to ridicule." As they drew near the Jackal River, in which the pinnace was moored, Mary and Fritz were a little in advance of the party.
"Are you really determined to turn the world upside down, Master Fritz ?" "At present, Miss Wolston, I am myself the sum and substance of my army, in addition to which I have not yet quite made up my mind." "It is an odd fancy to entertain to say the least of it." "Does it displease you ?" "In order that it could do that, I must first have the right to judge your projects." "And if I gave you that right ?" "I should find the responsibility too great to accept it.

Besides, a determination cannot be properly judged, without putting one's self in the position of the person that makes it.

You imagine happiness consists in witnessing the shock of armies, whilst I fancy enjoyment to consist in the calm tranquility of one's home.

You see our views of felicity are widely different." "Not so very widely different as you seem to think, Miss Wolston.


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