And I want to ask you particular, sir--_very_ particular.

If the wind suits, don't run for home till just about dusk to-morrow evening, and go through us.

The glass is firm, and I think we shall do well for days to come.

Mind you oblige us, sir." And next morning, as the boats met by the side of the carrier, there was much gossip, and many mysterious messages passed.

Blair told Skipper Freeman what the Admiral wanted, and the good man grinned hard.