CHAP. XVII.--In which Tom has a good Time, and Bobby meets with a
terrible Misfortune.

CHAT. XVIII.--In which Bobby takes French Leave, and camps in the Woods.

CHAP. XIX.--In which Bobby has a narrow Escape, and goes to Sea with
Sam Ray.

CHAP. XX.--In which the Clouds blow over, and Bobby is himself again.

CHAP. XXI.--In which Bobby steps off the Stage, and the Author must
finish "Now or Never."





CHAPTER I.

IN WHICH BOBBY GOES A FISHING, AND CATCHES A HORSE.

"By jolly! I've got a bite!" exclaimed Tom Spicer, a rough,
hard-looking boy, who sat on a rock by the river's side, anxiously
watching the cork float on his line.

"Catch him, then," quietly responded Bobby Bright, who occupied another
rock near the first speaker, as he pulled up a large pout, and, without
any appearance of exultation, proceeded to unhook and place him in his
basket.