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Elsie at the World's Fair by Martha Finley
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"Willingly, sir, if that will suit her better," answered Chester, turning
enquiringly to Lucilla.

"I think nothing could be pleasanter," she said, and the others being of
like opinion, they were presently gliding over the waters of the lagoon
intensely enjoying the swift easy movement and the fairylike scenes
through which they were passing.




CHAPTER VIII.


It was late when at last all the _Dolphin's_ passengers were gathered in.
The party to which the Raymonds belonged were the first, the young men who
had accompanied them in the electric launch bidding good-night at the
Peristyle, and all had retired to their respective state-rooms before the
coming of the others; all except the captain, who was pacing the deck
while awaiting their arrival.

His thoughts seemed not altogether agreeable, for he walked with drooping
head and downcast eyes and sighed rather heavily once or twice.

"Papa dear, what is the matter? Oh, have I done anything to vex or trouble
you?" asked Lucilla's voice close at his side.

"Why, daughter, are you there?" he exclaimed, turning toward her with a
fatherly smile, then taking her hand and drawing her into his arms,
stroking her hair, patting her cheeks, and pressing a fond kiss upon her
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