Paddling under Palmettos — page 92: what you’re looking at

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Paddling Under Palmettos. 85 show Archie, whom he knew to be something of a woodsman, that such a little thing did not discom- pose him. Under all circumstances the first thing must be to keep from becoming excited, and determine what was the best course. “As near as I can tell the camp lies in that direc- tion from which we can hear the distant booming of the surf. The wind is light and dead east, as you can tell from the stars. Yes, the camp must lie in that direction. What do you think, Archie?” “T would put it a point farther west; say, straight toward that blazing star.” “Glad to hear you speak so positively. Now, I'll sive Ned the signal, and both listen for all we’re worth.” He took out a revolver and fired three shots in the air, with an interval of five seconds between each. Hark! Was that a shout? “Ahoy!” it came. “Ahoy! ahoy!” Dick looked at his companion. “Archie, you were right. That voice seemed to come directly from the blazing star. The camp lies there and is close by.”’ Gomichbooks (E(0)