36/41 After the articles were signed and before the money was paid over, he was taken sick with a fever and died." "Hey? But he left a pretty good legacy to his heirs, didn't he. For a common sailor--or second mate; I believe that's what he was--thirty-seven thousand five hundred is doing well. It must have come as a big surprise to them. The whole sum was paid to Atkins, who--What's the matter with you ?" Captain Cy was leaning back in his chair. |