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 | | Joe paid out the line and waited, letting out more line, when the man in the water, who was getting anxious, started to come in hand over hand. |
 | | It was answered almost directly by startled roars from the cabin, and the skipper and mate came rushing hastily upon deck, to see the crew, in their sleeping gear, forming an excited group round Joe, and peering eagerly over the side. |
 | | The skipper was the first to discover the mischief, and he came on deck and published the news in a voice which struck a chill to all hearts. |
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