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The Underground City, or, the Child of the Cavern by Jules Verne
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"Don't let me keep you then."

"Tell me, Jack," said Harry, "what was taking you to our cottage to-day?"

"I wanted to see you, man," replied Jack, "and ask you to come
to the Irvine games. You know I am the piper of the place.
There will be dancing and singing."

"Thank you, Jack, but it's impossible."

"Impossible?"

"Yes; Mr. Starr's visit will last some time, and I must take
him back to Callander."

"Well, Harry, it won't be for a week yet. By that time Mr. Starr's
visit will be over, I should think, and there will be nothing to keep
you at the cottage."

"Indeed, Harry," said James Starr, "you must profit by your
friend Jack's invitation."

"Well, I accept it, Jack," said Harry. "In a week we will
meet at Irvine."

"In a week, that's settled," returned Ryan. "Good-by, Harry!
Your servant, Mr. Starr. I am very glad to have seen you again!
I can give news of you to all my friends. No one has
forgotten you, sir."

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