Johnson, Virginia W. (Virginia Wales), 1849-1916 · New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers · leaf 120
at the cavern narrowed more and more ; at the farther ex-tremity there was a mere crack, through which I slipped, andgroped my way onward. It was very dark until a turn in thepassage showed a ray of light in the distance, and I also heardthe murmur of water trickling along a rocky bed beside me.The… … for my grasp. Could anything have been more delightful!The boat seemed waiting for me. Whether it was or not, Ilost no time in jumping aboard, and pushing off from the shore.I have a great deal of curiosity, and I like to see every placewith my own eyes. No guide-books of travel for Nip, if…
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