Chapter 26 PET "RESPECTFULLY DECLINES."

"Doubt the stars are fire-

Doubt the sun doth move-

Doubt truth to be a liar,

But never doubt I love."

-Hamlet.

In all the ardor of his momentary excitement, Mr. Toosypegs got astride of a serious-looking pony, a family relation of the admiral's favorite nag, Ringbone, and set out at a shuffling gallop for Heath Hill. Mr. Toosypegs d

            
            

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