And scuttling just as hard and fast as I could I raced through the deep canyons and cliffs until I came into the shallower, brighter water near the shore. There I felt much safer so I slowed a bit until I finally reached the familiar beach--with the Plumbago Pearl gripped tightly in my claws.

"Constable! Constable Crab!" It was the cheerful cry of my young friend Sandy Sand Crab.

"Hello Sandy! I have returned--and WITH the pearl!"

"Where did you find it ?--How did you ever..." he began.

"I'll tell you the whole amazing adventure soon--but right now let's get the pearl back to its rightful owner: Claire Clam!"

And together we went straight back into the sea to Claire Clam's mansion.

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