Anyway, you're not _expected_ to be expected! Cautious--a born general--mighty clever thing to do.

Strang should appreciate it." The old man gave vent to his own approbation in a series of inimitable chuckles.

"Is that your sloop out there ?" he inquired interestedly.
Something in the strangeness of the situation began to interest Captain Plum.

He had planned a little adventure of his own, but here was one that promised to develop into something more exciting.

He nodded his head.
"That's her." "Splendid cargo," went on the old man.