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That night a policeman was placed on Garnett and Sayer's wharf, in accordance with the chief's promise, and when Jack and his mate turned in, it was with easier minds. Mr. Holden, after hearing of the attack, endeavored to dissuade Jack from again sleeping on the sloop, but the boy pointed out that, with the regular watchman and a policeman on duty, there was small likelihood of further molestation. Mr. Holden at length agreed, and, as Jack anticipated, they were not disturbed. The captain awoke soon after four o'clock in the morning and, going up on deck, saw the watchman and police officer standing at the edge of the wharf, yarning.
"Well, you haven't had any more ghosts prowling around, eh? " the policeman laughed as he caught sight of the lad.