The Wreck of the South Pole and Other Strange Tales — page 51: what you’re looking at

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CHAPTER VII. A SOUTH POLAR WEATHER BUREAU. A few days after my fishing and hunting excursions some one spoke of a trip to an island about ten miles from Theon, which was described as very beautiful by a young man whom I had met several times, and I expressed a desire to visit it. Or, no, was it I or the young man whom I just men- tioned? Judging from what I learned afterward I am now half inclined to think it was his suggestion. This young fellow, who was known by the euphonious name of Buda Earn, was a handsome fellow, clean built and pleasant in his manners. He had been extremely agreeable to me at all times and evinced a great interest in my welfare. Consequently I was surprised to see that both Costa and his daughter seemed at all times averse to our intercourse. When the subject of visiting this island was broached I was eager to go, and at first it seemed as if my desire would be gratified. But after a moment’s consideration Mr. Costa said: “It would be a delightful trip, but really, we have no way, on the spur of the moment, of getting there, and will have to postpone the trip a few days.” “Will not your boat hold me as well as you?” I inquired. EGomichbooks (E)