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up to us from the southwest, while the other ship
struck off toward the east."

"That's straight goods," Perk hastened to admit.
"Funny I didn't get on to that right away.
ocr>   M^ans our gent has a raft o' ships comin' an'
fix>   Means our gent has a raft o' ships comin' an'
goin' when he takes a notion to drop over here
once in a while."

"Well, we can't stop to listen any longer," said
Jack again starting off with the other trailing
close at his heels.

The buzzing grew rapidly in volume, proving
that no matter where the advancing plane came
from, its destination must be that secluded little
cove close to the coquina shack sheltering the
man of many faces, who went from fields of excitement
to those connected with society functions,
entertaining guests in royal style or following
his favorite pursuit along the enchanting
line of adding to his prized collection of Florida
birds. Presently Perk heard a splash and knew
the amphibian must have reached its goal.

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