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Would n't you ladies and Mr. Sawyer like to go with him ? '' Captain Marble repeated the invitation , adding that he was an old sailor , that he had a large sailboat , and that they were `` only going to Wauwinet , not out to sea , you know , but only up the inner harbor , which is just like a pond , you know . '' Rosa thought it would be delightful , but such a trip had no attractions for Alice , and it was finally decided that Rosa should go , while Alice and Mr. Sawyer would remain at home . The reading of the remaining chapters of Blennerhassett was completed by three o'clock , and at quarter of four , Miss Very , attired in a natty yachting costume , which formed part of her summer outfit , was ready to accompany Captain Marble and the children on their trip . When they were alone Quincy turned to Alice and said , `` I bought another song yesterday morning , which I thought you might like to hear . '' `` Is it another German song ? '' asked Alice .