Luther Pruyn and wife and convey
them to Curacao."
"And wife!" exclaimed Cluff loudly. He whistled as a vent to his
amazement. "That explains all the talk about a woman--a lady in
his quinta on the mountains?"
"Apparently," said Carroll. "May I see that document, Mr.
Sherwen?"
The American representative handed him the paper. As he was
studying it, Galpy reentered, still scant of breath from
excitement and haste. "He's gone back to the mountains," he
announced. "Sent word for you to get to the port before dawn, if
you have to walk. See Mr. Wisner there. He'll arrange everything."
"Will Mr. Perk--Dr. Pruyn be there?" asked Mr. Brewster.
"He didn't say."
"But he's gone without his coat!"
"And goggles," said Cluff.
"And his pass," added Sherwen.
"Trust him to come back for them when he gets ready. He's a rum
josser for doing things his own way. Now, about the train." And
Galpy outlined the plan of departure to the men, who, except
Carroll, had gathered about him. The Southerner, unnoticed, had
slipped into the room where the scientist's coat lay. Coming out
by the lower door, he was intercepted by Miss Polly Brewster.
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