It seemed to Graves that he must have seen him before; and yet that was very improbable.

This was the attorney's first visit to Cape Cod, and he had already vowed devoutly that it should be his last.

He turned a chilling shoulder to the trio opposite and again consulted the time-table.

Denboro was the next station; then--thank the Lord--South Denboro, his destination.
Conversation across the aisle was brisk, and its subjects were many and varied.

Mr.Graves became aware, more or less against his will, that the person called "Cap'n" was, if not a leader in politics and local affairs, still one whose opinions counted.