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THERE was no shadow of doubt that it was the man; less doubt that that man was Captain Aikness. John's lips opened to order the return of the launch to the companion-way, but he checked himself. If he went back: he would hear merely a repetition of the lie that Captain Aikness was not on board. He had no authority to search the ship; there was no excuse for a warrant for a search. Did the man know he was recognised? Why should he? So far as he knew, Wade had never seen him, unless--
What communication was there between Captain Aikness and 'Mecca'? Was the common interest of Mum Oaks and the skipper of the Seal of Troy entirely confined to the well-being and care of Lila? She had said she did not know who 'Mr. Brown' was. But Mum was a liar of liars.