"
"Don't listen to him, father," cried Thames, unconscious of what was passing;
"there are plenty of people outside. “Father,” she cried, “I have to live!”
He misunderstood her. I think I know where I am
puzzling you now——”
“Then for Heaven’s sake be merciful,” he exclaimed. ”
“If your business with me is of any importance,” Anna said calmly, “it does not
matter in the least about the hour. Now you haven’t the ghost of one—not if you play
the game fair. Would there be enough in the
young man's envelope to pay the doctor and the hotel bill—and in the event of
his death, enough to ship the body home? So all things pointed to the happy
circumstance of setting this young fool upon his feet again, of seeing him hence
upon his journey. His client’s story
is safe with him. "
"Well, you know I always act under your orders, Captain," returned Blueskin;
"and if you give the word to retreat, I shall obey, of course: but I know what
Edgeworth Bess will say when we go home empty-handed. His appearance excited the
greatest astonishment and consternation amid the group. "
"Beast!"
For a little while they manoeuvred around the table. "Why did I not keep the money when I had it?" returned Blueskin, angrily.
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