Our hero was intently watching the lights, as were the balance
of the crew, waiting for a signal, and so absorbed was he as
not to observe the presence of Sol Burton close by his side.
A few moments passed, and the lights were made out, and the
word was passed around, "It's a steamer!"
The detective turned to go aft, when he found himself face to
face with Sol Burton.
The two men had met as comrades once or twice before, during
the two or three hours the boat had been out on the sea, but
not a word had passed between them; but as they met after the
distinguishing of the lights, Burton addressed our hero and
said:
"You're the new man?"
"Yes," was the short answer.
"Your first trip on the 'Nancy?'"
"Yes,"
There was a premonition, of danger in the next words of Sol
Burton.
CHAPTER XVIII.
"I think I've seen you before, Ballard!"
Sol Burton spoke in slow and very distinct tones, and his
manner betrayed that there was a deep significance in his
declaration.
"If you remember having seen me before, you have the
advantage, my good friend."
"I think I've seen you before. I met you on board the
'Nancy.'"
"Where?"
"I cannot recall, but there is something in your face that
strikes me as very familiar."
The detective laughed in an easy manner, and answered
"Well, you'll have to depend upon your own recollections, I
can't aid you to a recognition."
As the detective spoke he remembered Renie's warning words,
"Sol Burton, I fear, has his suspicions aroused.
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