"I think I
know what it was."
The captain of the _Stella_ pricked up his ears, and the second officer
leaned forward with parted lips. Carson, accompanied by the deputy and
the solicitor, walked toward the launch.
"What was it?" cried the skipper, anxiously.
[Illustration: THE SECOND OFFICER LEANED FORWARD]
"I think that you ate something that disagreed with you," replied the
doctor, grinning meaningly. "Good-by, captain."
The master of the _Stella_ made no reply, but rising feebly, tottered to
the side, and shook his fist at the launch as it headed for the shore.
Doctor Carson, who had had a pious upbringing, kissed his hand in return.
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