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He won a fine reputation at San Juan Hill, and would have received his well merited promotion, but when a Major by brevet, he resigned to become interested in his father's business, which was growing to a degree that new blood and vigor were required for its full development. Perhaps Jack Starland's most noticeable trait in boyhood was his fondness for the water.
"I admit that the temptation is strong, and, were not Miss Starland's interests at stake, nothing would please me more than to capture that wheezy tug and scuttle it, but it may bring unpleasant consequences to her and therefore is not to be thought of." Captain Guzman said these words were wise, and Martella was compelled reluctantly to accept the situation, though it irked him.
Captain Winton tried to keep out of range of his enemy, but Captain Ortega swung around so as to hold him in direct line all the time. Starland's mate and one of his seamen were handling the cannon on the yacht. The latter had served at Manila and knew his business. As cool as if taking part in the naval maneuvers, he waited until sure the second shot would do the business.
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