people said Ezekiel Taylor was a new man since he came
out of prison. Mrs. Taylor heard of his good behavior, and came down to
see him. He promised her faithfully that he would never drink another
drop. Colonel Montague had given her a beautiful little cottage near his
own house, handsomely furnished, when the reports indicated that
Ezekiel had actually reformed. Having satisfied herself of the truth of
the report, she invited him to his new home. Thus far he has kept his
promise, and both are happy in their new residence, which Robert visits
every day, and sometimes oftener.

Mr. Walker and his family spent a week with the Montagues, in September,
after Mr. Barkesdale had gone. Though picnics and pleasure parties were
not in order so soon after the death of the Hon. Mr. Montague, Robert
took Grace and Emily out to sail every day in the Skylark; and up to
this date, he thinks Miss Walker is the prettiest girl in the State of
Maine. He may change his mind within ten years; but if he does not, she
will probably have an opportunity to accept or refuse his hand.

Monkey was retained for service in the Skylark during the rest of the
season. He still thinks his friend, the skipper, is the greatest man in
the world. He sends a portion of his wages to his mother, and in the
fall moved her up to Belfast. Robert goes to Camden occasionally, and
always calls upon Mr. Simonton, who invariably gives him a cheerful
welcome. His views in regard to smuggling are very definite now, and,
as Robert Barkesdale Montague, he believes that fidelity to principle is
the only safe rule of life, whether it brings worldly prosperity or
adversity, as did LITTLE BOBTAIL.

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