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Before going in search of the cook, she walked a few steps towards the

bridge At the top of the co

disconsolately on his tail, a sure indication that Courtenay was

occupied in depths approachable only by steep iron ladders whither the

dog could not follow

She whistled softly to her little friend, knowing that Christobal, and

perhaps Mr Boyle, would be on the bridge, keeping the lookout, and she

was not inclined for talk at the moment The doctor would have

understood at once that the girl was below par, owing to the strain of

the preceding days, and the lethargic rest which exhaustion had imposed

on her Yet, there are times when science does not satisfy

But Joey, who recked naught of philosophy, and to whohts on deck came as a touch ofdown the stairs, barking joyously,

and leaped into her outstretched arms

He honored no other person on board, except his irl carried hi had taken such a liking to her

She blushed a little as she thought: "It oing to

raph that day when

Isobel and I visited his cabin and looked at the pictures of his mother

and sister I should like to see her, but how can I e it? I