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CHAPTER 6. GRIT'S RECOMPENSE.
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No time was lost in arraying Willie in clothes more suitable for him. The little boy was glad to lay aside Grit1's old suit, which certainly was not very becoming to him.
"Are we going now, papa?" asked the little boy.
"Yes, Willie; but first I must express to this good lady my great thanks for her kindness."
"I have done but little, sir," said Mrs. Brandon; "but that little I was very glad to do."
"I am sure of that," said the visitor cordially.
"If you remain in the neighborhood, I shall hope to see your little boy again, and yourself, also."
"He answers for himself," said his father, smiling, "and he will keep his promise. Now,[Pg 42] Grit," he said, turning to the young boatman, "I will ask you to accompany me to the hotel."
"Certainly, sir."
When they had passed from the cottage, Mr. Jackson turned to the boy and grasped his hand.
"I have not yet expressed to you my obligations," he said, with emotion, "for the great service you have done me—the greatest in the power of any man, or boy."
"Don't speak of it, sir," said Grit modestly.
"But I must. You have saved the life of my darling boy."
"I don't know, sir."
"But I do. I cannot swim a stroke, and but for your prompt bravery, he would have drowned before my eyes."
Grit could not well contradict this statement, for it was incontestably true.
"It was lucky I could swim," he answered.
"Yes, it was. It seems providential that I should have had with me so brave a boy, when Willie's life was in peril3. It will be something that you will remember with satisfaction to the end of your own life."
"Yes, sir, there is no doubt of that," answered Grit sincerely.
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n.沙粒,决心,勇气;v.下定决心,咬紧牙关 | |
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