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wonder at the strange lady, but no one ventured to 

 make a remark at my appearance ; they bestowed all 

 their attention upon Nelson, coaxing him into friendship 

 by giving him bits of meat and bread, which no doubt 

 were very acceptable to the hungry dog. 



" I gave the woman a piece of silver, which she 

 protested against receiving but accepted after a little 

 persuasion, and, escorted by Michael, reached home 

 thoroughly tired but very glad to find all well, though 

 anxious at my delay. 



" Now I am resting, and I fear I have tiped you with 

 the long account of my adventure, of which I can only 

 say, ' All's well that ends well.' " 



