The Ne'er-Do-Well by Rex Ellingwood Beach
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The physician smiled heartlessly. "You must have been drinking pretty heavily, but I guess you will remember everything by-and- by." "I can't understand it," groaned the bewildered invalid. "What ship is this--if it is really a ship?" "The SANTA CRUZ. Belongs to the United Fruit Company. This is one of the bridal suites; it is 11:30 P.M., November 21st. We are bound for Colon." "Where is that?" "Panama." "Panama is in Central America or Mexico or somewhere, isn't it?" "It is. Now, do you remember anything more?" "Not a thing." "Well, then, go to sleep. You'll be all right in the morning, Mr. Locke." "Anthony." "Very well, Mr. Anthony, if you prefer. Is there anything more you would like to ask me?" |
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