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Although both ships were well through the Straits of Bonifacio, and the Ganges should have followed a course a point or two north of that pursued by the Blue-Bell, she appeared to be desirous to come close to them. Suddenly the reason became apparent. A line of little flags fluttered up to her masthead. "She is signalling us," cried Daubeney excitedly.
They were joined by Daubeney and Fairholme, and Edith knew by a single glance at the expressive expanse of the former's face that should he be again brought into close proximity to the Turks and her brother it was quite possible the quick-witted Gros Jean might detect the look of interested amazement which must inevitably appear upon his honest British countenance.
At last a day came when the Blue-Bell again steamed into the harbour of Palermo, and the manner in which Fairholme shouted when he caught sight of Daubeney standing on the bridge was in itself sufficient indication that all had gone well during their absence. The travellers were surprised and delighted to find Edith herself seated in a carriage with her uncle on the wharf.
Brett, should you so desire, can easily return here from London, after having fulfilled the trust reposed in you." "Then I only make one stipulation," put in Daubeney quickly. "The Blue-Bell will remain in Marseilles and bring you back." His eagerness evoked a quiet smile all round, and it was generally agreed that this programme should be followed. In the brief discussion which ensued, Mr.
But I promise you, if I meet a single Turk between here and the harbour, I will cross over to the other side of the street." No one quite knew what he meant by this portentous guarantee, but it was evident that Daubeney, if nothing else, was a man of action, and his yacht might become very useful. He had hardly quitted the hotel when a waiter announced that a jeune Français wished to see Mr.
He had evidently taken the speediest means of reaching the island, and found himself on board the same ship as Gros Jean and the Turks. Hence he had approached the captain with the request that the Blue-Bell should be signalled. "What shall we answer?" said Daubeney, breaking in upon the barrister's train of thought. "Oh, say that the signal is fully understood."
Why, it is a wonderful place. I have always read about it being hot and dirty. It certainly is untidy, but to wash its citizens would take away all the romance! As for the climate being hot, just imagine a day like this in the middle of November. Can you possibly think what the sensation would be if you were plunged into a London fog at this moment, Mr. Daubeney?"
Joan had listened to this little dialogue with what bravery she could. Doom then had been pronounced? Sentence had fallen? Miss Daubeney had arrived. She could hear the old Countess' voice again. "Claire Daubeney- Monteagle's daughter such, a nice girl Johnny's friend " Johnny's friend! Of course she was. Nothing could show to Joan more clearly the difference between Joan's world and the St.
If once he eluded the grasp of his pursuers after landing they might probably would secure him, but not the diamonds. Daubeney, now purple with perplexity, and Fairholme, swearing softly under his breath, sprang from the deck to the low wall of the quay. Almost unconsciously they joined Sir Hubert and Mr. Winter. Edith followed them. She glanced at her brother.
The detective's words were stopped by a blow. A wild struggle promptly ensued. The man turned on him like a tiger, and the Turks joined in. Gros Jean, too, ran back to take a hand in the fray. Fairholme, Sir Hubert, Daubeney and Talbot flung themselves on the would-be rescuers, and the four French sailors of the Belles Soeurs leaped ashore to assist their passenger in this unlooked-for attack.
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