Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 90
takes nerve. Let s see—whatd ye tell me yer fathers business was? It was a challenge, implied rather than 1921] PHANTOM GOLD 53 expressed—not hostile, but keenly provoca-tive. Ban Hoag had faced the world alone,unguided; the other boy had not. It was acall to a heritage. That night Rick went aft.… … BERCHED ON HER WIRE STAYS, THEY FELL TO EAGER TALK watch. Across from Rick, Ban Hoag laymotionless, pretending sleep. The clock on the bulkhead struck twice.It was the time. Rick slid softly to the deck and stood up.Hoag gave no sign. From the dim grayhulk came a very peaceful sigh. The bigman…
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