Captain Henley he just nat'rally skin me alive, sah, if Ah don't.

But Ah nebber hurt her none." "Where is she ?" "In number five, sah; here--here am de key." "All right, Louis," and I tossed him into one corner.

"Now listen; set that table, and get some food on it quick.

Make coffee, but don't wait for anything else." "Yes, sah." I crossed the cabin, and inserted the key.

As the door opened she stood there waiting, her hands held out..