Paddling under Palmettos — page 157: what you’re looking at

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150 Paddling Under Palmettos. continually on the watch for signs, and suppositions have to be proved at the next available opportunity. He had done his duty well. From Jupiter Light on, there were no charts un- til Biscayne Bay was reached, so that this duty had now come to an end without the young pilot having made a single error. Presently the smoke of a fire arose as Archie, camp ax in hand, started in to business. The others also busied themselves in spreading a tent with the sails, for they intended spending some days here to enjoy the fine fishing, and they might as well experience the satisfaction of a per- manent camp. By the time these things had been accomplished the day was nearing its close, and it was too late to visit the lighthouse, which pleasure could be re- served until the morrow. While they were at supper, however, they re- ceived a visitor. This was a gentleman who walked into camp; he had on leggins and a corduroy suit. His face was that of a gentleman sportsman, the eye keen and withal pleasant. Our cruisers recognized him from description as Gomicbooks.Go