There's no use doing any more work under the circumstances." "I don't see why not," objected Cabot, who was not accustomed to throwing up a fight before it was begun.

"There is a possibility that the vessel may not be a warship after all, and another that she is not coming to this place.

Even if she does, you don't know that she has any warrant for interfering with your business.

So, if I were you, I'd go right on with the work and keep at it until some one compelled me to stop.

I say, though, speaking of warrants gives me an idea.