64 How Sammy Went to Coral-Land 
proved more satisfactory. Mr. Mackerel 
was in a great hurry, for having heard 
that a school of herring had gone on 
ahead, lie anticipated a good meal, and 
was anxious to be off. 
“ This is my busy day,” he said im¬ 
patiently in answer to Sammy’s question. 
“ No, I am not going to Coral-Land, 
it’s too far south for me at this season. 
But if you will wait here awhile you 
may see a cousin of mine who might act 
as guide. He is a Pilot-Fish and is out 
of a job at present. You will know him 
by the three dark blue bands about his 
body. Now, I really must say good- 
day,” and away he swam in a tremen¬ 
dous hurry. 
For some time longer Sammy lingered 
near examining the different fish that 
passed, but none with three bands about 
his body was to be seen. At length a 
