Theodore Goodridge Roberts

Author of "Rayton: A Backwoods Mystery," "A Captain of Raleigh's," "A Cavalier of Virginia," "Captain Love," "Brothers of Peril" and "Hemming, the Adventurer."

MADE IN U.S.A. M.A. DONOHUE & COMPANY CHICAGO NEW YORK

Copyright, 1911 By Street & Smith Copyright, 1913 By L.C. Page & Company (INCORPORATED)

All rights reserved

First Impression, January, 1913 Second Impression, February, 1913

The English edition of this book is entitled "The Toll of the Tides," but the American publishers have preferred to retain the author's original title, "The Harbor Master."

CONTENTS

I.Black Dennis Nolan1

II.Nolan Shows His Aptitude for Command19

III.Foxey Jack Quinn Slips Away36

IV.Dead Man's Diamonds54

V.Father McQueen Visits His Flock64

VI.The Girl from the Cross-trees86

VII.The Gold of the "Royal William"101

VIII.The Skipper Struggles Against Superstition115

IX.Some Early Visits135

X.Mary Kavanagh147

XI.The Skipper Carries a Letter164

XII.Dick Lynch Goes on the War-path181

XIII.Bill Brennen Preaches Loyalty194

XIV.Dick Lynch Meets Mr. Darling210

XV.Mr. Darling Sets Out on a Journey225

XVI.Mr. Darling Arrives in Chance Along235

XVII.Mary Kavanagh Uses Her Wits250

XVIII.Mother Nolan Does Some Spying265

XIX.Mary at Work Again279

XX.Father McQueen's Return292