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All Aboard; or, Life on the Lake

CHAPTER XVII
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The result was a separation, and Charles, deprived of Tim's aid, could no longer sustain himself.

Barney usurped his command, and treated him in a most shameful manner.
Oh, how bitterly did he repent his folly and wickedness! When they were about to embark, he attempted to go over to Tim's party.

Barney resented the attempt, and another fight ensued.

Then he was kicked into the boat, for his chief could not spare so able an oarsman.
His mental anguish was so great that he could no longer endure it; and, in desperation, he had made his escape, as we have narrated.

His case was a hopeful one, and his father cheerfully remitted to Mr.Walker the amount contained in the lost purse, with the mortifying confession of his son's guilt..


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