Paddling under Palmettos — page 258: what you’re looking at

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Paddling Under Palmettos. 249 Archie obtained a scarlet ibis, which he meant to have stuffed later on. ] “Boys,” said Ned, suddenly, “I see by the map that we are within a short distance of a bird’s nest- ing place. What say, shall we visit it?” “As for me,” returned Dick, firmly, “I’m comfort- able, thank you. Sooner shall this rock fly from its base than I” “What rock?” “Oh, that’s figurative, to carry out the expression of Roderic Dhu.”’ “T take it that the sentiment of the crowd, then, is averse to my proposition. All in favor of it say aye.” No one answered. Ned laughed. “Just as well, boys. We can see all we want of the place in the morning.” “Yes, our tents are up, and I for one don't pro- pose taking them down until morning. Were sporting for sport, you know.” | Then there was another laugh. While they were launching the canoes at New Smyrna, and working like pack horses to get their Gomicbooks