Harbor Tales Down North
Harbor Tales Down North
With an Appreciation by Wilfred T. Grenfell, M.D.
With an Appreciation by Wilfred T. Grenfell, M.D.Madman's LuckThe Siren of Scalawag RunThe Art of Terry LuteThe Doctor of Afternoon ArmA Crœsus of Gingerbread CoveA Madonna of Tinkle TickleThe Little Nipper o' Hide-an'-Seek HarborSmall Sam SmallAn Idyl of Rickity Tickle
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nce, an interval for reflection, an opportunity to search her heart and be sure of its decision. If, then, she had communicated that decision to her mother, according to her promise to communicate it to somebody, and if the telegram contained news of no more consequence, a good man might command his patience, might indulge in a reasonable caution, might hesitate on the brink of Black Cliff with the sanction of his self-respect. But if Elizabeth Luke lay ill and in need, a passage of Scalawag Run might be challenged, whatever came of it. And both Tommy Lark and Sandy Rowl knew it well enough.
Tommy Lark and Sandy Rowl, on the return from Bottom Harbor to Scalawag Run, had come to Point-o'-Bay Cove, where they were to lie the night. They were accosted in haste by the telegraph operator.
"Are you men from Scalawag?" she inquired.
She was a brisk, trim young woman from St. John's, new to the occupation, whose administration of the telegraph office was determined and exact.
"We is, ma'a
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Sensible, extraordinary yarn about life in the cold north. If you like Jack London, try this for a change.
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