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CHAPTER XII.
BOG-FISHING AND SCHOOLING.
When I got near home, I met Dick, who had strolled
out to meet me. He was looking much happier than
when I had left him in the morning. I really believe
that now that the shock of his own disappointment
had passed, he was all the happier that my affair had
progressed satisfactorily. I told him all that had
passed, and he agreed with the advice given by Joyce,
that for a little while, nothing should be said about the
matter. We walked together to the hotel, I hurrying
the pace somewhat, for it had begun to dawn upon
me that I had eaten but little in the last twenty-four
hours. It was prosaic, but true ; I was exceedingly
hungry. Joy seldom interferes with the appetite ; it>
is sorrow or anxiety which puts it in deadly peril.
When we got to the hotel, we found Andy waiting
outside the door. He immediately addressed me :
" 'Och musha ! but it's the sad man I am this day
Here's Masther Art giv over intirely to the fairies. An'
its leprachaun catchin', he has been onto this blissed
day. Luk at him ! isn't it full iv sorra he is. Give