Chapter 20 No.20

Long after the British consul had departed Cappy Ricks sat alone in his office, dozing. Presently he roused and rang for Mr. Skinner.

"Skinner," he said, "Matt reports that the late Riggins made an allotment of his wages to his wife when he shipped aboard the Narcissus?"

"Yes, sir."

"Riggins's wages hereafter shall constitute a charge agai

            
            

COPYRIGHT(©) 2022