n them. But he was a rough,rude boy, and the captain refused. Now good old Uncle Simms, with his white hair and gold-headed THE NEW FERRY-BOAT. 293 cane, came in sight. Of course he would patronize the new ferry-boat, but the boys must sing for him. So, as they rowed, they sangThree Jolly… … basket and pail on the bottom of the boat, just behind Alfred, whowas to row this time. The wind blew cpiite hard, and Alfred had to pull with all hismight. Not being a skilful rower, his oars slipped, and over hewent backwards, upsetting basket and pail ! Broken eggs and blue-berries got sadly…
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