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6 THE MATE OF THE VANCOUVER. burst,” she said; “I know we shall be friends, you are so like your brother.” : Now, somehow, that didn’t please me, for I could throw Will over the spanker boom if I wanted to; I was much the bigger man of the two; and as for strength, there was no comparison between us, Besides-—however, that doesn’t matter; and I answered her heartily enough, for I confess I liked her looks, though I prefer fair women. “T amsure we shall,” said 1; “my brother's wite must be, if I can fix it so.” And with that I went off and left them alone, for I thought I might not be wanted there; and I knew very well I was wanted élsewhere, for Tom Mackenzie, the second Officer, was making signs for me to come on deck. After that I saw her a good deal, for we were often together, especially when she came down once or twice and found Will the worse for liquor. The first time she was in a reg- s ~ —- Pe tm Keene -_-——— <a snot: be - — pe a a ae ° .d «; CO