Anchor's apeak! Heave ahead and get under way." So, because he could not well refuse, the author reluctantly began to read.

And, as usual, his nautical friend to interrupt and comment.
Caroline listened, her eyes twinkling.

When the reading and the arguments were at an end, she declared it was all splendid; "Just like being at sea one's self," she said.

"I positively refuse to permit another installment to be submitted unless I am--on deck.

That's the proper phrase, isn't it, Captain ?" "Aye, aye, ma'am! Jim, we've shipped a new second mate, and she's goin' to be wuth her salt.