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Everybody was talking about
the murder, but the captain broke in and says:
"Look sharp, now; the current sets in the closest
here, and maybe he's washed ashore and got tangled
amongst the brush at the water's edge. I hope so,
anyway."
"I didn't hope so. They all crowded up and leaned
over the rails, nearly in my face, and kept still, watching
with all their might.