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The latter portion of Grace Strong's story was full of pathetic interest to Beatrice, for the steamer in which they left England was burnt during a stormy night in the English Channel.
The brother and sister would not, however, return to their friends, but as soon as possible had proceeded again upon their journey, and after a series of somewhat unusual adventures, in which, as narrated by his sister, Dr Strong appeared to excellent advantage, they reached Sydney. Here, however, their troubles were to commence rather than finish.