Polly's Southern Cruise

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Roy Lillian Elizabeth. Polly's Southern Cruise

CHAPTER I – THE PERFECTED PLANS

CHAPTER II – “THEY’RE OFF!”

CHAPTER III – THE FIRST NIGHT OUT

CHAPTER IV – THE SECOND DAY OUT

CHAPTER V – TOUCHING AT PALM BEACH

CHAPTER VI – MR. DALKEN’S PATERNAL TRAINING

CHAPTER VII – THE HAVANA RACE COURSE

CHAPTER VIII – LOST IN KINGSTON

CHAPTER IX – THE SIGHTS OF JAMAICA

CHAPTER X – SPORTS AT JAMAICA

CHAPTER XI – MEETING OLD FRIENDS IN PANAMA

CHAPTER XII – THE TALE TOLD BY THE BELGIAN

CHAPTER XIII – HIGH LIFE AT THE CANAL

CHAPTER XIV – IN AND ABOUT PANAMA

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The result of that evening’s discussion at Mr. Dalken’s apartment was soon revealed to those interested in the cruise. After certain sundry meetings at different places such as Ashby’s Shop where the friends grouped in Polly’s office, at Fabian’s dinner table, and at Mrs. Ashby’s home of an evening, it was decided that the trip outlined by Polly and Eleanor at Mr. Dalken’s dinner party was the most alluring of any. Hence it was agreed to follow their plan.

Once it was decided to cruise to South America the next question to decide was when to start. Unanimously it was agreed to start the following week. The yacht needed no overhauling as it was always kept in perfect order to sail at a few hours’ notice. Mr. Dalken seemed anxious to get away from the City, saying his doctor ordered him to go without delay, and the girls were more than anxious to get away.

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During the eager talk occasioned by Polly’s suggestion, Tom Latimer seemed very thoughtful. When it was finally decided that John and his wife would remain as Mr. Dalken’s guests as far as Florida, Tom deliberately spoke up! “I’ll reconsider my refusal to be one of your party as far as Jacksonville, Mr. Dalken. John and I have so many important business matters to discuss at once, that this short voyage will give us the opportunity we need.”

Polly looked amazed, and a general smile rippled the faces of all the others present. They knew only too well what Tom’s important business matters consisted of.

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