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 CHAPTER VI

OGGER, I do believe that Joan hasn't been up to the Light yet," said Garth. "Let's go before lunch."

"That's true; she hasn't," said Jim. "Very well, then. This way, ladies and gentlemen."

He opened a small door which led from the living-room, and they went through a short stone passage where all the rubber-boots and slickers and fishing-tackle and oars and duck hats were kept. Then they entered the service-room. Here were the extra lamps, burnished till they winked, and dozens of shining chimneys ranged in neat racks.

"Each one has a different note," said Jim. "I used to be able to play tunes on them, but I think some of them have changed places since then."

Nevertheless, he picked up a little stick and, tapping first one chimney and then another with