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Rh clenching, "that you were chloroformed and robbed, too, last night? Why, this—"

"Look, Mr. Preston!" the girl interrupted. "Here comes our English friend now. Really," she had recovered herself again and went on lightly, "he seems interested—at least, slightly!"

"Good-morning!" The Englishman had first a courtly bow for the girl. "Aw—Mr. Preston," he said, restraining the calm tone of his triumph, "the captain was sending down to our cabin not a moment ago to consult with you and me. He has just received, as I had rather anticipated, a 'wireless' communication from the shore."

"A 'wireless' from the shore? About what?" the American asked.

"It seems that the police have discovered as—aw—I rather anticipated that they might," the Englishman replied, "and as I—aw—indicated to you yesterday, Mr. Preston, that Mr. Manling sailed from Southampton with us and is on board!"

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