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`` He could have told me the Indians were aboard long before I knew it myself . Dr. Christobal deceived me so admirably that I am not sure yet if I have forgiven him . '' `` He is a first-rate chap in an emergency , '' said Courtenay , `` though I have a bone to pick with him , too . He promised to call me at eight o'clock , but I expect he and Boyle , or Tollemache , conspired to let me sleep on . I was astounded when I saw the time . What do you think of a skipper who lies abed all the morning , Miss Baring ? '' `` Gray has told him nothing , '' she decided at once .