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THE BLOCKADE RUNNER. ol beyond stating that fact, any other avowal would be premature.” “Qh, that is all right. Go about this matter in your own way, of course. We would simply suggest that you keep the transaction as quiet as possible.” “T shall certainly do so.” Mr. Bardolpb junior got up and went toa cupboard, from which he produced a decanter of choice wines, glasses, and a plate of biscuits. “Here’s to the success of your rndertaking, Mr. Gilmor.” The sentiment was drank with mild enthusiasm. “Twenty thousand dollars is not to be picked up every day,” said the junior partner. “TI believe you,” said Flash. “ At least not by the second officer of even'a smart privateer.” This- sally provoked a hearty laugh from the two partners. ‘“There’s more in you than we ever suspected, ” said the junior Mr. cata 3 “You flatter me,” grinned Flash. “ By the way,” he continued, “ Si this transaction leaks out, as it is bound to do, by and by, how do you propose to justify yourselves before the business community ?” “Leave that to us, Mr. Gilmor,” said the younger Bardolph, with a wink. “With pleasure, since you will pocket the greater profit by the arrangement; but it strikes me there will be explanations in order, especially as the com- missions, men, supplies, and armament come from the Confederate government. It will look rather queer, won't it, if the Swiftwing founders in the first gale ?” “She may meet a Yankee cruiser before that con. tingency happens,” said Bardolph junior. comicbooks.co