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"I suppose it's different with a big, strong ive her"

Captain Mayo became promptly silent, crestfallen, and embarrassed He

stared aft, he looked at the splendid yacht whose finances he irl at his side, and blinked

at the geers tucked up the

locks of hair where the breeze had wantoned

"I think my father works because he loves it," she said "I wish he

would rest and enjoy other things more If mother had lived to influence

hi else in life instead of ives o and play I miss my mother, boy! I haven't anybody to talk with--who

understands!"

There were tears in her eyes, and he was grateful for them He felt

that she had depths in her nature But keen realization of his position,

compared with hers, distressed him She stood there, luxury incarnate,

ive her

"Anybody can makethere and building plans to bring them thousands and thousands

of dollars All they need to do is put their heads together and plan