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 "No, indeed," replied she," eying the seal with a look that implied a wish to retain such a pretty bauble; "but perhaps they may come again; for I heard something about "Pratt's-Grove;" and so likely they be going there to-day, and will call here again, when I shall be sure to give it to them."

"As you please," said Ferdinand, delivering it to her: Tis certainly your property, without you see them, or they send for it.—But pray where is "Pratt's-Grove?"

"Why, in the Little Island, Sir, where all the gentry goes to make merry, and walk about."

"And can I go to it from hence?"

"O yes, a little below, to the river's side. You will see a boat, that will take you over."

"Then I will go," resolved Ferdinand, swallowing his milk in haste.

With many courtesies and blessings from the good woman, who was well satisfied with his liberality and her golden toy, he left the house, and followed her direction, which