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292 most beautiful I have ever witnessed on the ocean."

The singing and screeching of the birds were almost deafening, and the smaller animals quitted their winter abode, running and frisking about in the most joyous manner. Brighter and brighter it became, and higher and higher in the sky ascended the wedge-shaped illuminations.

"The first ray!" she exclaimed, pointing to the top of a high tree.

We now took a fresh seat, and watched him clear the horizon. It was a glorious and welcome sight after such a long absence.