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Steve was giving the engine all his attention and coaxing it to develop all the speed of which it was capable. Even with eight people aboard -- two more than its regular complement -- it was beginning to gain on the big boat ahead. Orissa, at the steering wheel, was also intent upon her task.
Mr. Cumberford turned to Chica.