Flitter

He had invited every one to meet at the Smiling Pool and see Billy Mink do whatever any one else who wore fur could do, and then, when Billy had run and jumped and climbed and swum, Grandfather Frog had called Flitter the Bat.

Mother West Wind "How" Stories Harrison Cady 1919

Even if the necessary repairs could be made promptly, it would take the "Flitter" fourteen days to sail from the Canaries to New York.

Brewster`s Millions 1902

How they crept up to the "Flitter" in such numbers and how the more daring came aboard long before the blow was struck, no one ever explained.

Brewster`s Millions 1902

Delay was the one word that Brewster did not understand, so he wired him an address in Genoa, and the "Flitter" was made ready for sea.

Brewster`s Millions 1902

Everybody rushed to the rail as the "Flitter" drew up to the boats, and there was intense excitement on board.

Brewster`s Millions 1902

Communication was slow, but after an apparently endless amount of signaling, the captain finally announced that the freight steamer was bound for Southampton and would tow the "Flitter" to that point for a price.

Brewster`s Millions 1902

Far into the night there was revelry on board the "Flitter," more guests having come out from the city.

Brewster`s Millions 1902

On Thursday morning the "Flitter" steamed off down the bay, and the flight of the prodigal grandson was on.

Brewster`s Millions 1902

After what seemed an age to Monty, the "Flitter," in tow of the freighter "Glencoe," arrived at Southampton.

Brewster`s Millions 1902

The excitement on board the "Flitter" was boundless.

Brewster`s Millions 1902