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The strange words, the cautious tone, the whole person left a strong

uneasiness in the reat mental confusion He felt all adrift This was funny talk and no

h he atched by so second officer hesitated to break the

established rule of every ship's discipline; but at last could not resist

the te, and spoke to

the man at the wheel

"Did you hear what this gentle to ed by this

evidence of laxity in his officer, made bold to add, "A queer fish, sir"

This was tentative, and Mr Powell, busy with his own view, not saying

anything, he ventured further "They are ers"

"Who are like passengers?" asked Powell gruffly

"Why, these two, sir"