Hume Fergus. The Harlequin Opal: A Romance. Volume 1 of 3
CHAPTER I. CHUMS
CHAPTER II. THE DEVIL STONE
CHAPTER III "THE BOHEMIAN."
CHAPTER IV. IN THE TRACK OF COLUMBUS
CHAPTER V. DON MIGUEL IS COMMUNICATIVE
CHAPTER VI. CHALCHUIH TLATONAC
CHAPTER VII. DOLORES
CHAPTER VIII. VIVA EL REPUBLICA
CHAPTER IX. THE CALL TO ARMS
CHAPTER X. PADRE IGNATIUS
CHAPTER XI. THE DRAMA OF LITTLE THINGS
CHAPTER XII. A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE
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"It is a great mistake," said Sir Philip Cassim, looking doubtfully at the piece of paper lying on his desk; "then we were foolish boys, now we are – I trust sensible men. Certainly it is a great mistake."
The piece of paper was yellow with age, a trifle grimy, and so worn with constant foldings, that it was wonderful the four quarters had not long since parted company, as had the four friends, each of whom carried a similar piece in his pocket-book. Often in his wanderings had Sir Philip pondered over that untidy boyish scribble setting forth the foolish promise, which he now, half regretfully, characterised as "a great mistake."
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"Oh, he'll be here shortly," said Cassim, shrugging his shoulders. "We have plenty to talk about until he arrives. How are you, Tim? But I needn't ask, you look like the giant Goribuster."
"Six foot five in my stockings," replied Tim, complacently; "and a good thing it is for me that same. Special corresponding isn't knocking about the world in a gentleman's yacht, sir."
