14/17 You live about here ?" "Som'time; then off again--sailor." I nodded to prove I understood, but the man stopped uneasily. "Asleep in his cabin likely." The Creole, for such he undoubtedly was, made a swift resolve. I find out, maybe you come too!" The last was more of an order than a question, and the fellow stepped back slightly in a manner almost a threat. Understanding the significance of the gesture I gave it no apparent heed, but turned in the direction of the cabins. I had no reason to avoid Coombs; indeed, I desired to see him, and I had no intention of permitting this lad to suppose that I feared his veiled threats. |