Here they felt more at home, and were
able to give considerable assistance to the less fortunate.
During the morning the Lieutenant-Governor, and the three who
accompanied him, enjoyed themselves in their own way. They viewed the
baseball game with much interest in the cool shade of a large tree, and
then strolled to the shore to watch the scouts as they prepared their
dinners. As they were seated upon a log, thinking it about time to go
back to the steamer lying at the wharf where they were to have dinner,
Captain Josh approached, and lifted his hat. He had disappeared
shortly after the steamer's arrival, and no one knew what had become of
him. The Governor at once rose to his feet, and held out his hand.
"You are Captain Britt, I believe," he began. "I have heard of you,
and am very glad to meet you. We have been enquiring for you."
"Had other business on hand, sir," the captain replied, giving the
Governor's hand a vigorous shake. "But I'm mighty glad to meet you."
"Allow me to introduce my friends," and the Governor turned to his
three companions, "Senator Knobbs, Judge Sterling, and our Provincial
Secretary, Mr. Laird."
"Glad to meet yez all," the captain exclaimed, as he gave the hand of
each a hearty grip.
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