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VTHH BLOCKADE RUNNER. ob to act contrary to my inclination. I could not do tht even to please you.” ) “You are an ungrateful cub, sir!” exclaimed ¢ ic irate Southerner. “{ suppose [am anything you are pleased to cil me. But one moment just here,” said the young fel- iow seriously. ‘“ You have mentioned the expen.<s connected with my foreign schooling. I am ready to return them.with interest. During my sojourn on the continent I have not been idle. I have translated several French naval books into English, and iy American publishers have allowed me enough for my trouble to cancel all my obligations to you. You know that my schoolmy ia this country came out of my father’s estate.” Mowbray was dumfounded. His look became a stare; he seemed to recoil froin his nephew. _ “I presume [ am to understand that you refuse tie commission | have secured for you as chief officer cu the privateer Swiftwing ?” « Yes, sir.” “ And you dare insult me by offering to reimburse me for money I have willingly spent on your bebalf— money, I regret to say, that has been turned againsi myself and the cause I uphold?” | “T should prefer not to be under any obligation to you, uncle. Pardon me if I say this, but it is the family pride, and therefore a part of my established principles. You yourself, sir, taught me this.” “T did, sir; but that was when I was ignorant that I was warming a viper in my bosom.” “ That is a hard word, uncle.” comiicbooks (©)