"De veras?" asked Cairness, sharply. He was of no mind to lose her like this, when he was so near his end.
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ONE:He would tie them to a life preserver and throw them over where somebody he expected could get them, agreed Sandy, with surprising quietness. Onlya woman threw the life preserver.
None of them realized that Jeffs roaring engine drowned their cries.[See larger version]Took you long enough to answer! grumbled Jeff. What made you fool with that door and shut yourselves in?I still dont see how we can help! Sandy spoke again.