The Sea-Wolf

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London, Jack

"The Sea-Wolf"

The liability is that his part-helplessness will make him more malignant than ever. I know what I shall do tomorrow, the first thing- run out a light anchor and kedge the schooner off the beach. And each night when we come ashore in the boat, Mr. Wolf Larsen will be left, virtually a prisoner, on board. So this will be the last night we have to stand watch, and because of that it will go the easier.'

? ? ? ? We were awake early, and just finishing breakfast as daylight came.

? ? ? ? 'Oh, Humphrey!' I heard Maud cry in dismay, and suddenly stop.

? ? ? ? I looked at her. She was gazing at the Ghost. I followed her gaze, but could see nothing unusual. She looked at me, and I looked inquiry back.

? ? ? ? 'The shears,' she said, and her voice trembled.

? ? ? ? I had forgotten their existence. I looked again, but could not see them.

? ? ? ? 'If he has-' I muttered savagely.

? ? ? ? She put her hand sympathetically on mine, and said, 'You will have to begin over again.

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