The Blockade Runner — page 47: what you’re looking at

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> = £& THE BLOCKADE RUNNE believe the gentleman has taken more than a super ficial look at the steamer.” “Excuse me, Mr. Gilmor, but your remarks, to say the least, hide an insinuation that reflects upon our house.” “Tf they do, it is your own fault, Mr. Bardolph. A few coats of paint, a new stanchion here and there, and a profusion of fresh gingerbread work, cover a good deal of rottenness sometimes. The elder Bardolph sprang to his feet with an ex- clamation of rage. | “ Did you come here, sir, to insult us 2” “ By no means,” cofied Flash Grimor coolly; “ what- ever arraignment I make of the delinquencies of the Swiftwing could not possibly insult you, seeing that it is the truth ane was deliberately carried out by you for a purpose.” “Purpose, sir!” cried the senior Bardolph, quite: purple in the face. ‘“T stand to the word,” said Flash ; “the purpose is apparent. You have taken a floating coffin, regilded it, and propose to get it off your hands at a high figure, during the present excitement.” Tne elder Bardolph sank back in his chair, white and speechless. His rage and consternation were something to witness. | The junior member, who had turned several color3 during the latter part of the interview, seemed to have recovered himself, and now came to the rescue. “You seem to have made a very complete investiga- tion of the privateer.” “T have, sir,’ acknowledged Giimor. Comicbooksico