"Well, I'm glad things are no worse.
Run home my son, and change your clothes; you're quite wet." "I fear I owe you an apology, sir," said Mr.Lilburn; "but the fact is I'd a great desire to try the mettle of the lads, and I believe they're brave fellows, both, and not lacking in that very useful and commendable quality called presence of mind." "Thank you, sir," Mr.Travilla said, turning upon his boys a glance of fatherly pride that sent a thrill of joy to their young hearts..