My father, for one, wouldn't let me stay on board a single day, if he knew any of the boys were gamblers." "It can be easily stopped, now you know about it," added Shuffles.
"Perhaps it can.

I will inform Mr.Lowington at once." "Remember, if you please, what I said, Mr.Kendall.I am willing to do a good thing for the ship; but you know how much I should have to suffer, if it were known that I gave the information.

I didn't mean to blow on my shipmates; but you and I have been so intimate in the after cabin, that I spoke before I was aware what I was about," continued Shuffles.
"I shall not willingly betray you." "Willingly! What do you mean by that ?" demanded the conspirator, startled by the words of the officer.
"Suppose Mr.Lowington should ask me where I obtained my information," suggested Paul.
"Didn't you see for yourself in No.

8 ?" "He might ask what led me to examine the matter so particularly.

But, Shuffles, I will tell him honestly that I do not wish to inform him who gave me the hint; and I am quite sure he will not press the matter, when he finds that the facts are correct." "Don't mention my name on any account," added Shuffles.