The Blockade Runner — page 34: what you’re looking at

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THE BLOCKADE RUNNER. 7; “You don’t say ?” exclaimed Mr. Jessup, with a sort of mild surprise. “T only hope the fellow does go to sea in the Swift- wing.” “Pray why? To be shot or taken by the un- gentlemanly Yankees, I suppose.” “ Yes, of course; and for another reason also,” said Gilmor mysteriously. “Indeed! What is the other reason?” | “ That’s a secret at present. I can only hint to you _ that he’s not very likely to come back to ere one ui he does go in that vessel.” | “Oh!” said Mr. Jessup, opening his eyes, and then returning the knob of the cane to his lips. = We'll drop the subject, if you please, now. [’m going up to Bardolph Bros. You can go as far as the counting-room door, as it’s not out of your way.” “ Who are Bardolph Bros., Flash ?’ said Mr. Jessup, as the pair left the wharf. “ They are the owners of the steamer Swiftwing.” # COMIGIOOkKS co