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water, and if Neptune and the west wind favour us, we 

 shall have a harvest. I say no more at present." 



Meanwhile Uncle Bob had entered, and with a happy 

 face. 



" All is going well," said he, as if talking to himself. 

 "By the way, do you know what Father Lucas told me 

 a little while ago ? His son is to be married next 

 Wednesday, and requests us in due and proper fashion 

 to be present at the nuptial ceremony. You may be 

 sure I have accepted for myself and for you too." 



