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The Wing-and-Wing

CHAPTER XX
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We are now engaged on a most interesting duty, and I will throw service into your way that may be of importance to you.

Get your name once fairly in a despatch, and your commission is safe.

Nelson loves to prefer old tars; and nothing would make him happier than to be able to serve _you_.

Put it in my power to ask it of him, and I'll answer for the result.

Something may yet come out of your visit to the cottage of this woman, and do you be mindful to keep yourself in fortune's way." "God bless you, Captain Cuffe--God bless you, sir," answered Clinch, nearly choked; "I'll endeavor to do as you wish." "Remember Jane and your mother.


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