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CHAPTER XVI--THE GIRL WHO HAD NOT GROWN UP
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Or else why did she pay fifty-five quid for her?
And if she fails, she'll try to get her money back by saving the gear--spars, you know, and patent steering- gear, and winches, and such things.

At least that's what I'd do if I was in her place.

When I sailed, the little girl had chartered the _Emily_--'I'm going recruiting,' says Munster--he's the skipper and owner now.

'And how much will you net on the cruise ?' asks she.

'Oh, fifty quid,' says he.


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