The Blockade Runner — page 142: what you’re looking at

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THE BLOCKADE RUNNER. 143 weather side of his quarter-deck, Captain Dick Powers sought the steward and was shown to the stateroom occupied by Miss Norah Mowbray. He knocked for admission. | After a moment or two he heard a light footstep, which set his heart beating. “Who is there?” said a sadly sweet voice. “A friend,” said Captain Powers. “| don’t recognize your voice, sir.” “Tl have only just come on board, Miss Mowbray. Tam here with Captain Powell’s permission.” There was a pause, and then the door was cautiously opened, showing the faultless figure of the late Gordon Mowbray’s ward. As her eyes fell on the face of her visitor she started. ‘Merciful ‘heavens! she exclaimed, “it is Captain Powers!” | : - COMMiCcoooks (©) 5}