Wan: Hai Telex

He folded the paper, tucked it into his shirt pocket, and turned to Mr. Kim. “Set course for Surabaya. And bring me some tea.”

That evening, another telex arrived. FM: WAN HAI LINES, TAIPEI RE: LIABILITY SURVEY CONFIRMED. USD 480,000 PLUS SURVEY FEE (USD 1,200) DUE WITHIN 14 DAYS. VESSEL UNDER DETENTION ORDER. FURTHER DISPUTES WILL INCUR DAILY DEMURRAGE AT USD 1,500. - WAN HAI TELEX Tzeo sat in his cabin. He had no $480,000. The ship’s owner would pay, then take it from his wages for the next ten years. Or simply fire him. wan hai telex

Tzeo smiled for the first time in a week. “The Wan Hai telex says we’re free.” He folded the paper, tucked it into his

Kim looked up from the radar. “Sir?” He folded the paper