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Cap’n Warren’s Wards

CHAPTER X
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But now--what a change! Why, already Caroline accepts you as--well, almost like an old friend, like myself.
In the last few days this change in her attitude is quite marked.

What _have_ you done?
Are you a wizard?
Do tell me!" This appeal, delivered with eloquence and most engaging play of brow and eye, should have been irresistible.

Unfortunately the captain did not appear to have heard it.

Leaning forward, his hands clasped between his knees, he was gazing into the fire.

And when he spoke, it was as if he were thinking aloud.
"I s'pose 'tis a sort of disease, this duty business," he mused.


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