At this time of the year the voyage may safely be undertaken in a light craft.

And Curacao need be no more than a stepping-stone to the great world, which would lie open to you once you were delivered from this bondage." Dr.Whacker ceased.

He was pale and a little out of breath.

But his hard eyes continued to study his impassive companion.
"Well ?" he said alter a pause.

"What do you say to that ?" Yet Blood did not immediately answer.