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Foul Play

CHAPTER VIII
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I deposited the cases with White & Co., at Sydney.

Penfold will show you the receipt.

I instructed Joseph Wylie, mate of the _Proserpine,_ and a trustworthy person, to see them stowed away in the _Proserpine,_ by White & Co.

Hudson is a good seaman; and the _Proserpine_ a new ship, built by Mare.

We have nothing to fear but the ordinary perils of the sea." "So one would think," said Mr.Condell, and took his leave; but, at the door he hesitated, and then, looking down a little sheepishly, said, "Mr.
Wardlaw, may I offer you a piece of advice ?" "Certainly." Then, double the insurance on the _Shannon,_ if you can.
With these words he slipped out, evidently to avoid questions he did not intend to answer.
Wardlaw stared after him, stupidly at first, and then stood up and put his hand to his head in a sort of amazement.


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