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The Port of Missing Men

CHAPTER XII
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He was aroused by Oscar, who appeared carrying the suit-cases.
"There shall be breakfast," said the man.
He threw open the doors and they entered a wide, bare hall, with a fireplace, into which Oscar dropped a match.
"All one floor--plenty of sleeping-rooms, sir--a place to eat here--a kitchen beyond--a fair barracks for a common soldier; that is all." "It is enough.

Throw these bags into the nearest bedroom, if there is no choice, and camp will be established." "This is yours--the baggage that came by express is there.

A wagon goes with the place, and I brought the things up yesterday.

There is a shower-bath beyond the rear veranda.

The mountain water is off the ice, but--you will require hot water for shaving--is it not so ?" "You oppress me with luxuries, Oscar.


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