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CHAPTER THREE--DEVOTED SERVANTS--AND THE LIGHT OF A FLARE
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Directly the old cab pointed round the corner of the warehouse I called out to the captain that his lady was coming aboard.

He answered me, but as I didn't see him coming, I went down the gangway myself to help her alight.

She jumps out excitedly without touching my arm, or as much as saying "thank you" or "good morning" or anything, turns back to the cab, and then that old joker comes out slowly.

I hadn't noticed him inside.

I hadn't expected to see anybody.


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