But Mansell smiled sadly; he had played in a good many losing sides.
This second intrusion was more than unhappy Mr. Mansell could stand.
"I have no doubts concerning Mr. Mansell," was the stern and uncompromising reply.
Mr Mansell sank beneath the terrible disease and was buried on the island.
Astonished as much by the tone as the tenor of these words, Mr. Mansell drew back from his visitor in some distrust.
