"Davies needed all the time he's lost.
It will be a near thing if he gets out." He picked up the weather chart and got no comfort.

"Cable Malcolm at St.
Johns.

You'll find questions in the code-book about ice and wind." Gavin withdrew and Cartwright grappled with disturbing thoughts.

He had counted on _Oreana's_ earning a good sum, and had engaged a paying cargo for her when she got back.

In fact, the two good runs ought to have made the disappointing balance sheet he must shortly submit to the shareholders look a little better.