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98 COMMODORE JUNK. the shore. There are plenty of hiding-places along the coast. Inlets and islands, with the trees growing to the edge of the sea.” « And what then?” said Abel. “What then?” said Mary, in a half wondering tone. “Yes ; where shall we go?” There was an interval of silence, during which the boat glided on in the darkness, which seemed to be quite opaque. “Thad not thought of that,” said Mary, in the same short, rough voice which she seemed to have adopted. “I only thought of finding you, Abel, and when I had found you, of helping you to escape.” “She never thought of me,” muttered Bart, with a sigh. “Good girl,” said Abel, tenderly. ‘Hush! Don’t say that,” she cried shortly. ‘ Who is this man with you?” she whispered then. ‘One of the sentries.” “Why did you bring him ?” “We were obliged to bring him, or Ki “ Kill him?” said Mary, hoarsely, for her brother did not end his sentence. esi? ‘You must set him ashore, of course.” “Yes, of course. And then?” ‘1 don’t know, Abel. I wanted to help you to escape, and you have escaped. You must do the rest.” “You're a brave, true girl,” said Abel, enthusiastically ; but he was again checked shortly. “ Don’t say that,” cried Mary, in an angry tone. “ What's she mean?” thought Bart; and he lay back wondering, while the boat glided on, and there was a long pause, for Abel ceased speaking, and when his deep breathing Gomichbooksneo