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...Bertha is eyes for me,' replied Carlin, with a laugh that sounded somewhat forced. 'And she knows all about a yacht, though you might not believe...
...Suddenly looking up, I saw Mr. Carlin eying us, - as well as he might through those green goggles of his, - from another part of the balcony. Good Heavens! how I recoiled! Such a look - so full of vindictive hatred - I hope I may never see again on the face of any human being. Bertha noted its reflection in mine, and quickly turned her head. He spoke no word, but beckoned, and she went to him. I felt a mad desire to step between them - that he ought hardly to be trusted with his own daughter, but I could only hold...
...hours later I had strolled down to the pier, and was watching the little yachts and row-boats gayly starting out with their loads of fishing and picnic parties, when father and daughter came walking down from the hotel together. Mr. Carlin passed me with the barest recognition, but Bertha withdrew her arm from his and stopped short to speak with me. He made no remark but addressed himself to the old skipper of the Rosa, a dainty little yacht, some twenty-four feet or so from stem to stern, and asked him if his boat were yet engaged...
...wish to take it, myself,' said Carlin, abruptly. 'You need not fear; I am an old salt...
...Carlin turned upon us savagely. 'I am entirely able to take care of my daughter, Mr. Raymond, without the pleasure of your company. . . . If you won't let me have the Rosa, skipper, there are plenty others...