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MANLING ON BOARD

"And may I report what you have just told me to the captain for you, Miss Varris?" the American asked.

"Please do. And—"

"But come, Mr. Preston," the Englishman exclaimed, with delighted impatience at the promise which affairs now held for him. "I say, we can suggest something to liven the trip a bit? Have you thought, what?"

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