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"There ain't no hole in this millstone for me," continued Dave, suddenly becoming very thoughtful. "I don't see how Massa Corny can run away with the steamer when she has her officers and crew on board."
āļŠāļĨāđāļāļ pg 10 āļĢāļąāļ 100 Christy looked at the stranger with astonishment, and he could not imagine who he could be. He had seen no such person on board of the Bronx or on the deck of the flag-ship. When the prisoners from the Magnolia had been brought on board, Christy had been too much occupied with other matters to bestow any attention upon them with the exception of "the dignified gentleman in black," who proved to be his uncle. He had had no curiosity in regard to them, and Mr. Camden had disposed of them at the rail. "I did not, captain," replied Christy quietly, though he was amused rather than disquieted by the earnestness of the commander. "Peach says he has taken his valise with him, which indicates that he has gone for good." "Very likely; and I dare say you know all about this region."