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and in good spirits. While awaiting the usual 
summons to breakfast I busied myself packing 
my specimens, and as well formulated a plan 
of action relative to my happy discovery. At 
the morning meal I informed my genial host 
and hostess that I wished to take my departure 
before noon. They were somewhat surprised 
by the abruptness of my unexpected informa- 
tion, but satisfied that I was the judge of my 
best interests, they expressed regret at so soon 
parting company with me and extended a 
hearty invitation to visit them if ever again in 
the neighborhood. I promised to pay them 
another visit in a short time, then while my 
host departed to the stable for the horse and 
carriage to convey me to the railway station, I 
completed my preparations for departure. 
Soon I was speeding homeward. Arriving 
home in the early evening I spent a few hours 
with my relatives and then I retired, anxious 
to hasten the morrow when I could turn my 
steps towards the old hermitage. 
Karly after breakfast the next morning I was 
making great haste toward my destination, the 
quiet, soothing influences of the island hermi- 
tage. A brisk walk soon brought me to the 
riverside of the mainland opposite the island. 
Soon my peculiar signal was noticed and I was 
delighted to see Petro push a boat from the 
shore and accompanied by Pluto row over to 
me. When we landed on the island I followed 
Petro’s instructions and soon discovered the old 
