The Blockade Runner — page 46: what you’re looking at

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THE BLOCKADE RUNNER. 47 that will not affect any arrangements that we have entered upon with yourself or others. If we find a purchaser the transfer will only be consummated with that distinct understanding;” and the speaker smiled suavely. “Mr. Gilmor,” said the junior Bardolph, “as we have not generally circulated the statement of our desire to part with the Swiftwing—indeed we have not yet fully decided upon that point—would you ob- | ject to telling us from what source you obtained your information ?” “Tt is immaterial, I think,” said Flash significantly. “ As Iam not a man to beat about the bush I will say that I am fully cognizant of your reasons for wishing to get rid of an undesirable bit of property.” “Sir!” exclaimed Mr. Bardolph senior. “You wish me to be more .explicit? Very well. When I accepted your offer of the commission appoint- ing me to the privateer, I felt it to be my duty to make a thorough examination of the craft in which I was to risk my precious self, you understand.” Messrs. Bardolph exchanged looks again. “In my opinion, and my experience in naval archi- tecture is of some value, the Swiftwing is not the craft I should care to sail in.” “Indeed, sir,’ exclaimed the elder Bardolph brusquely, “ Captain Powers, whom we have selected as commander, and who is a thorough sailor and officer, does not take such a view of the vessel. He told me that he considers the Swiftwing an admirable vessel in every respect for the purpose in view.” “Captain Powers has a perfect right to his own view, as I contend [ have to mine. Besides, I do not a ; COmMicoooks.E@ 5}