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Orde mounted the office stairs next day with a very heavy step. The loss of the NORTH STAR and of the two schooners meant a great deal to him at that time.
"It kicks us into somewhat of a hole," he grumbled to Newmark.
"A loss is never pleasant," replied the latter, "and it puts us out of the carrying business for awhile. But we're insured."