[Now or Never by Oliver Optic]@TWC D-Link bookNow or Never CHAPTER XIX 8/15
That smile on the man's face was the knell of hope; and for a moment he felt a flood of misery roll over his soul.
But the natural elasticity of his spirits soon came to his relief, and he resolved not to give up the ship, even if he had to fight for it. "I am in a hurry, so I shall have to leave you." "Not just yet, young man.
Perhaps, as you don't know where you are going, you may remember what your name is," continued the man, good naturedly. There was a temptation to give a false name; but as it was so strongly beaten into our hero that the truth is better than a falsehood, he held his peace. "Excuse me, sir, but I can't stop to talk now." "In a hurry? Well, I dare say you are.
I suppose there is no doubt but you are Master Robert Bright." "Not the least, sir; I haven't denied it yet, and I am not ashamed of my name," replied Bobby, with a good deal of spirit. "That's honest; I like that." "'Honesty is the best policy,'" added Bobby. "That's cool for a rogue, anyhow.
You ought to thought of that afore." "I did." "And stole the money ?" "I didn't.
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