13/23 He shall take up his abode in the Sailor's Rest on some pretext, and no doubt will be able to find a clue." "What ?" cried the widow incredulously, "a savage like that ?" "Cockatoo is much cleverer than the average white man," said Braddock dryly, "especially in following a trail. He, if any one, will learn the truth. I would much rather trust the Kanaka than young Hope." "Nonsense!" cried Lucy, standing up for her lover. "Archie is the one to discover the assassin. |