"Man's gone under."
"Who?"
"Who is it?"
"Franklin."
"No, no; Henderson."
"You don't say so!"
"Fainted dead away. Missed out for Bones."
All at once another shout went up—a shout of amazement and incredulity. A great sensation spread everywhere. The Bones list had now reached thirteen; only two more to be given, and Allison of the crew, Dudley, and Harvey, chairman of the News, all rated sure men, were left. Who was to be rejected? Stover fought his way to where the three were standing white and silent, surrounded by the gaping crowd. Some one caught his arm. It was Le Baron, beside himself with excitement, saying:
"Good God, Dink! you don't suppose they're going to turn down Harvey or Allison?"
Almost before the words were uttered something had happened. A slap resounded and the sharp command: