The Blockade Runner — page 48: what you’re looking at

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THE BLOCKADE RUNNER. 4g “ You also see fit to charge us with a very serious— crime.” “T maintain my assertion.” “ May I inquire if you came here simply for the sole purpose of telling us this ?” “That depends.” “On what?’ 3 | “ Whether you admit that the Swiftwing was pur- chased and put into commission with the avowed un- derstanaing of parting with her.” “Suppose we do not admit such a _ preposterous thing ?” | Gilmor shrugged his shoulders. “Let us understand one another,” said the junior partner, starting on a new line of action; “Jam con- vinced you came here with an object. Now ‘what Is it ?” “You haven’t answered my question. I will modify it, however, as I consider it none of my business to inquire into your reasons. Is the Swiftwing for sale ?” The junior member hesitated a moment, while he seemed to pierce his questioner through and through. At length he said: eds. , “Thank you. What is your price?” The firm again exchanged looks. “ Have you a purchaser?” inquired young Mr. Bar- dolph. : “ Not exactiy ; but if you will make it my interest to find one I fancy I can get you a good one.” The cat was out of the bag at last, and the Bardolph Brothers each gave asigh of relief, and immediately as. sumed a friendly footing with their visitor. 5} " CoOMmicdooksnco