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A spirited young girl, raised by caring relatives, receives an unexpected house-boat as a gift and persuades her elderly guardian to accept a sailing outing. The narrative follows their efforts to prepare and put to sea, encounters a violent storm, and unfolds a sequence of comic and dramatic episodes — from mule-and-melon mishaps and curious visitors to scenes with monkeys, fish, island explorations, and an ancient woodland. Personal revelations and a long-held promise surface during the voyage, leading to reconciliations and practical lessons; the cruise closes as relationships are strengthened and the travelers return changed by their adventures.
“Home, sweet, sweet Home!
Be it ever so humble—there’s no place like
home.”
Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters’ errors; otherwise, every effort has been made to remain true to the author’s words and intent. Any remaining misspellings or punctuation errors are as in the original book.