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296 "For caves and pitfalls that island certainly was the limit," was Phil's comment.

The voyage to New York proved to be uneventful, and all of the lads were glad when it was over. Arriving in the metropolis, they lost no time in getting a train for Crumville, the detective going with them, and Dave carrying the precious jewels.

And then what a home-coming followed! All the Wadsworths and the Porters were at the depot to meet them, and everybody was brimming over with good feeling. Mrs. Wadsworth fairly hugged Dave, and Laura kissed him over and over again, and even Jessie could not resist the temptation to rush into his arms.

"Oh, Dave, to think you really got the jewels!" said Jessie. "Oh, I'm so glad! What a hero you are!" And she gave him a look that touched him to the bottom of the heart.

And then came Mr. Wadsworth, his voice shaking with emotion, and then Dave's father, and Uncle Dunston.

"One lad out of a million!" murmured the manufacturer. "Mr. Porter, you can well be proud of Dave!"

"And I am proud of him," replied the parent, heartily.

"We are all proud," added Dunston Porter.

In the excitement it must not be supposed that