I mean to haul in now." Captain Oliphant rose from his seat with a dismal laugh.

"I'm tired of hearing you say that, Ratman.

I wish you'd do it and be done with it." Ratman peered through the gloom at the speaker in surprise.

"Hullo!" said he, "that's a new tune for you.

Now look here; I suppose you've not forgotten our talk yesterday ?" "Well ?" "You've two things to do; you've to recognise me as Roger Ingleton when the time comes.