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'THE INTERVAL'
ON THEIR ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY
who intended to rest and remain in bed all day, every one was up betimes. After a hearty meal, Bill explained to them all the dangers of the great forest, and the necessity of returning to camp at dusk. Then, taking care not to disturb the King, they all left the camp, different parties taking different directions, seeking amusement wherever they could find it.
Bill took care of his charges, who had the greatest sport in the world,—tree-climbing, nutting, chasing
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