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it Shore leave would be his, and if during that ti, why, he was determined to finish the sues and tips to give hile but seven-and-six in his pocket; and

jingle it frequently he did, to assure hi ca he knew

that it carried the quarantine officials, inspectors, and a few

privileged citizens A others who came aboard Thomas noted a

sturdy thick-chested man in a derby hat--bowler, Thoht the captain and handed hiram The captain read it and shook his head

Thomas overheard a little of their conversation

"You're welcoerty; but I don't think you'll

find the person you seek"

"If you don't rew thought perhaps I'd see a face I knew"

"Valuable?"

"Fine sapphires A chance that they may come int' this port They

haven't yet"

"Your custoht to be able to help you," observed the

captain, hiding a sers"