Paddling under Palmettos — page 13: what you’re looking at

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Ke Paddling Under Palmettos. Walking along Bay street a dozen blocks, they saw much to attract their notice—many things that were strange to at least one of the party. Having reached the hotel, opposite the post office, they removed the dust of travel and were soon en- joying a solid repast. “Make the most of it, boys. Ina few days you'll be introduced to a different style of living,” said Ned, sagely. His experience in Florida cruising was apt to prove valuable to the party, although the Eastern coast was new stamping ground for him, his pre- vious work having been in the neighborhood of © Charlotte Harbor, down along the great gulf. Dinner over, the boys sauntered down Bay street — until they saw on the corner the sign of the Clyde line of steamers. | ‘Here we are, fellows,” said Archie, turning to the left. | Inquiry at the office revealed the fact that the ca- noes had arrived three days before. “They lie out on the dock yonder,” said the agent. | A rush was at once made for the boats. They Gomicbooks (E(0)