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"Have I done anything to offend the flag-officer, or has he no confidence in me? " asked Christy, who heard in utter surprise that he was ordered to New York in command of the Vixen.
"Certainly not, Mr. Passford," replied Captain Blowitt, with a deprecatory smile which was almost enough to satisfy the young officer. "What could have put such an idea as that into your head?"