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`` I have a proposition to make to you . I think you will be interested . '' `` Please put us ashore first , before you talk business , '' begged Olivia . `` It is long past noon , and I 'm afraid my father will be worried about us . '' `` We 'll land at the dock in ten minutes , '' said Mr. Blowitz . `` I 'll talk to the boys later . '' `` I wonder what he wants ? ''