From: Barcomb <mar...@ad...> - 2009-12-23 16:52:14
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Arrington. "It is not our custom to blockade our harbors with mines except in time of war." "In time of war?" said the German, who did not appear to comprehend Parrington's answer. "But you are at war." "We, at war?" returned Parrington, utterly disconcerted. "And with whom, if I may be allowed to ask?" "It seems to me that the matter is too serious to be a subject for jesting," answered the German sharply. At this moment loud voices were heard from the after-deck of the _Mindoro_, the crew of which were swearing with great gusto. Parrington hurried to the railing and looked over angrily. A hot dispute was going on between the crew of the German cutter and the American sailors, but only the oft-repeated words "damned Japs" could be distinguished. He turned again to the German officer, and looked at him hesitatingly. The latter, apparently in a bad temper, looked out to sea, whistling softly to himself. Parrington walked toward him and, seizing his hand, said: "It's clear that we don't understand each other. What's up?" "I am here to inform |