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In a second the little man had taken everything in. He glanced at Juanita, lying unconscious in my arms, at the open grave, and last at the untenanted coffin. This latter seemed to occasion him some amazement, but only for an instant. Then, turning to me, he said with authority --
"Carry her down to the boat, and get her aboard the schooner. Can't you see there's not a moment to be lost, man?"