When her anchor was let go, a boat was lowered into which two sailors and a man evidently the captain, entered.

Paul, folding his fishing line, sauntered down to find out who the new arrivals were.

A custom house officer standing by, hailed the stranger as he came ashore with, "Why, Captain Balbo.

I am delighted to see you." "Shure it does me eyes good to see yureself," said the new arrival, in a rich Irish brogue.

"Me papers air all right, so we'll have no trouble.
O'ive just called in to get a bit av fresh wather, an' if the Lord's willin' somethin' a little stronger." "You're always welcome," responded the officer, "even if you do neglect to get your clearances.