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In the meantime Ringster had quietly ascended one of the tallest bushes, and was carefully surveying the lake.

"But where is he?" asked Ringster.

"You are sure you understand your father aright?" asked Ringster.

But," said Ringster, "there is no such cave, for we have explored every inch of ground thoroughly.

Ringster pointed to the tall grass near the willows, over which a fresh silken canvas was being rapidly spread.