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Captains Courageous

CHAPTER X
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CHAPTER X.
But it was otherwise with the "We're Here's" silent cook, for he came up, his kit in a handkerchief, and boarded the "Constance." Pay was no particular object, and he did not in the least care where he slept.

His business, as revealed to him in dreams, was to follow Harvey for the rest of his days.

They tried argument and, at last, persuasion; but there is a difference between one Cape Breton and two Alabama negroes, and the matter was referred to Cheyne by the cook and porter.

The millionaire only laughed.

He presumed Harvey might need a body-servant some day or other, and was sure that one volunteer was worth five hirelings.


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