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CHAPTER XXXVII.

HOME AGAIN.

It was a bright, beautiful morning when our three friends landed in New
York. Their voyage had been a favorable one, and they had made some

pleasant acquaintances, but they were overjoyed to tread once more the
familiar streets and see the familiar sights of the American metropolis.

They registered at a quiet hotel on the European system, intending to
remain in the city a few days. They sought out a prominent broker and

asked his advice about the investment of their money. He received them in
a friendly manner, and gave them the best advice in his power. Each

reserved three hundred dollars for present use.

It was a novelty to all of them to be free from anxiety on the score of

money, and it may well be believed that all enjoyed the feeling.

The second morning, as they were walking down Broadway, their eyes fell
upon a familiar figure. Directly in front of them they beheld a slender
young man, dressed in the extreme of fashion, swinging a light cane. As he

walked along it was easy to see that he was on the most comfortable and
agreeable terms with himself, and firmly persuaded that he was an object of

general admiration.

"Montgomery Clinton!" exclaimed Harry and Jack simultaneously.

"You don't mean to say you know that critter!" said Obed, eying Mr.

Clinton with evident curiosity.

"Yes, he was one of the Nantucket passengers, and shipwrecked with us,"

said Harry. "He did not remain in Australia, but took a return vessel at
once."

"That was lucky. A critter like that wouldn't be of much account at the
mines."