“No, that’s all,” said Sellers.
Carquinez nodded approval, and lighting another cigarette leaned back in his chair.
“And what’s this gentleman doing in the business?” asked Sellers, referring to Ratcliffe.
“Oh, he’s standing out,” said Satan. “He’s just on a cruise with us.”
“Yes, I’m standing out,” said Ratcliffe. “I’m in it only for the fun of the thing, though I’m willing to help.”
“Well, I reckon you’ll have fun enough,” said Sellers, “if we get foul of the customs, or if some other hooker comes poking along while we’re salving. You’re British, aren’t you?”
“I am.”
“I thought so. Come out for a spree?”
“You may put it like that.”
“Did you by any chance come off a big white yacht that went west yesterday?”