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How do the mermaids live?" she asked. "Are they in caves, or just in the water
like fishes, or how?"
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Can't say, Trot," he replied. "I've asked divers about that, but none of 'em ever
run acrost a mermaid's nest yet, as I've heard of."
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If they're fairies," she said, "their homes must be very pretty."
Mebbe so, Trot, but damp. They are sure to be damp, you know."
I'd like to see a mermaid, Cap'n Bill," said the child earnestly.
What, an' git drownded?" he exclaimed.
No, and live to tell the tale. If they're beautiful, and laughing, and sweet, there
can't be much harm in them, I'm sure."
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Mermaids is mermaids," remarked Cap'n Bill in his most solemn voice. "It
wouldn't do us any good to mix up with 'em, Trot."
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May-re! May-re!" called a voice from the house.
Yes, Mamma!"
You an' Cap'n Bill come in to supper."
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