I only suggested that your friend the captain might not be as willing as you are to let me escape at Key West." "I will guarantee his fidelity.

I am as sure of him as I am of myself." "All right, Percy, I will hold myself subject to your orders.

But I think you had better buy the boat, and put it on board of the Snapper, for I could not do so without exposing myself," suggested Christy.
"I have some money that I concealed about me, and I will pay the bills before I go on board of the steamer." "I will do everything that is necessary to be done with the greatest pleasure.

Perhaps you had better go on board of the Snapper on our return to the town.

Then you will not be seen by any person," suggested Percy with as much indifference as he could assume.
"What time will the steamer sail ?" "About five o'clock, which is high tide." "It is only half-past one now; besides, I have to go up to the hotel for my satchel, and to pay my bill.