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him robbed on the Divide between GoldHill and Virginia, after the Gold Hill lecture was over and he and Deniswould be coming home with the money. Down in the city, one night,there was a grand display of fireworks, and the hilltop was a good placefrom which to enjoy it; but it grew late after a little, and Susy wasordered to bed. His room-mate did not approveof this habit; it interfered with his own rest, and with his fiendishtendency to mischief he found reprisal in his own fashion. Letting her come was a reward and a distinction to which I felt she was entitled.

I do not know that Jack knew anymore aboutthe river than most of us and perhaps could not read the water anybetter, but he h I mean you no harm. After despatching that meal we stood on the pavement when the stage drove up, ready for departure. David, have you any suggestions? There isn't much we can do, David said regretfully.