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āļĨāđāļāļāļāļīāļ 918kiss "You could hardly have supposed that a little gunboat like the Bronx was sent all alone on such a mission." Christy went to the library, and busied himself in considering whether or not the sudden departure of Walsh had any connection with the mysterious midnight intruder. The two events had been near together in point of time; but he could establish no other relation between them. Then it flashed upon his mind that the man-servant had been the person who had opened or closed his door, and visited his room; but he was sure he had seen a man near the grand entrance of the estate. He had been all around the house, and Walsh could not have escaped his observation. He had answered the bell, and admitted him after his search. He concluded that the servant was not the person who had disturbed his slumbers. "This is an informal conference, doctor, and I hope you will express your views freely," said the captain. "Five dollars if you will put me on board of that steamer before she gets off!" added the officer. CHAPTER XXII THE STRANGER IN THE CAPTAIN'S CABIN