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Mr. Pelham saw that he had made a mistake in leaving the Tritonia at such a time, though he would not have thought of doing so if the senior vice-principal had not sent the boat. But it was a case of severe sickness which had induced his superior to send out a boat in such a sea. The squall, which might prove to be a hurricane, was already roaring in the distance. In a moment more it would break upon the vessels.
"Get your boat in quick! " said Mr. Fluxion to the officer of the deck, in sharp tones, though not loud enough to be heard by the seamen. "Call all hands!"