"
Hugh could not understand the meaning of Dexie's flushed face, even though
he stepped forward and read the inscription over Lancy's shoulder, for he
had never learned just how Dexie had escaped from the vessel, but supposed
that Lancy had in some way brought it about.
"One good turn deserves another, and--gets it this time," said Lancy, with
a meaning smile. "I fancy that Lieutenant Wilbur would not care to lose
this particular watch."
"Will you send it back to him, Lancy?" said Dexie.
"No, not I; but I will send him word where he will find it. Do you remember
his address?"
"Well, I think I have his card somewhere; but I don't want to see him,
Lancy," she said, in a low tone.
Hugh heard the whispered conversation, and wondered what connection there
could be between Dexie and the lieutenant that caused such a look on her
face at the sight of his name.
Dexie left the watch in Lancy's care and went home, but she was present
next evening when the lieutenant called to claim his property; and as he
brought with him a letter of introduction from Major Gurney, he was well
received, and his pleasant and affable manner won golden opinions from all.
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