CHAPTER IV 
ON TO CORAL-LAND 
For him who goes a-traveling 
Upon the stormy sea, 
A tried and trusty pilot 
Is the safest company. 
“ And did the Pilot really take good 
care of Sammy ? ” asked Bob, anxiously, 
as he and Eleanor took their places on 
the little balcony with grandma, and 
eagerly awaited the continuation of the 
ocean story. 
“ I don’t believe he did,” said his 
sister positively. “ I just know that old 
Pilot was a hypocrite like the Hermit- 
Crab and ate up poor Sammy the first 
chance he got.” 
“ Time will show,” said the old lady 
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