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Billy did so. Then, there being nothing more left to do, he stepped back to watch the fireworks.,"Why, he didn't go. He's in the liquor-shop settin' a trap for that rat, Pa.",He led the way to the house, Maurice following meekly with the market-basket, eyes running tears and throat burning.,“You are determined, Bob?” the older man asked. Bob knew to what his father referred.,CHAPTER II A SHOWER OF FISH,"The frigate has hoisted her signal, sir," he said, "and we have made ours.",No. Lars was firm. Johnny must go to the library.,Bruce made a gesture of mock despair. "Heavens, I'm discovered!" he cried, with a twinkle. "Judy knows just what she's going to have for lunch, and there won't be any surprise, after all.","Because you were at home," replies Mona, quietly, though in deep distress.,"Then what a mercy it is I didn't do it!" says Mona, naively. "I was very near it, do you know? I had actually said 'Yes,' because I could not make up my mind to lose the deed, when he let me off the bargain. But, if he had persisted, I tell you honestly I am quite sure I should have let him kiss me.",And after that everybody had a good time, Jane and her nephew as much as anybody, and I could see Aunt Bettie and Mrs. Johnson peeping in the pantry door, having the time of their lives, too.,A thrill of alarm gripped Billy's heart-strings. Where had Croaker disappeared to? What if old Scroggie's ghost had grabbed him and cast over him the cloak of invisibility? Then in all likelihood he would be the next to feel that damp, clutching shroud..