The Star-Fish 
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lightful place, where the coral grew, sea- 
flowers bloomed, and hundreds of lovely 
fish swam about in the calm, blue water. 
But it was a long distance, and he knew 
that many dangers awaited the inexpe¬ 
rienced traveler. So, although he never 
abandoned his intention of visiting the 
spot which he had come so far to see, he 
wisely decided to wait until some fish 
more versed in the ways of the sea than 
himself, should be going in his direction. 
To this end, guided by the advice of 
Meteor, he accosted several fish who 
might prove desirable companions, but 
for a time with no success. The Herring 
was unwilling to leave the school which 
he was going to join ; the Cod was 
bound for Newfoundland with his fam¬ 
ily, and feared that a warmer climate 
would not agree with the children. 
A short conversation with a Mackerel 
