We shall serve no other country than
our own."
"But my government," urged the Japanese officer, "will make you most
handsome offer."
"Do you remember the day when we were leaving Dunhaven, and you tried
to overtake us in a gasoline launch?" asked Jack, with a smile.
"Yes; very well," admitted Nakasura.
"Do you remember that we hoisted the signal, N.D.? That meant 'nothing
doing,' Captain. Our answer is the same, and will be, to-morrow and
the next year."
"Ah, here you are!" cried Lieutenant Abercrombie, as he hurried up and
Captain Nakasura vanished beyond middle distance. "Benson, dear old
fellow, I want just a word with you before dinner is served," continued
the Briton, thrusting his arm through Jack's and drawing him away after
a nod of apology to Hal and Eph. "Benson, I've had something on my mind
all day; something I have had instructions to broach to you. I have
been waiting for the right moment. Now, I must breathe just a word or
two, and then let you think it over during dinner, don't you know?"
"See here," smiled Jack, standing back, sudden suspicion in his eyes.
"Don't tell me you've been instructed to see whether I'll enter the
British submarine service.
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