But Steve appeared to have some misgivin's, and so--" He paused, turned toward the door, and seemed to be listening.

Caroline flashed an indignant glance at her brother.
"And so ?" she asked, scornfully.
"And so," continued the captain, with a slight change in his tone, "it seemed to me that his doubts ought to be settled.

And," rising, as there came a tap at the door, "I cal'late they're goin' to be." He walked briskly over and opened the door.

Sylvester was standing without.
"Come, have they ?" inquired Captain Elisha.
"Yes." "Fetch 'em right in here.

Steve, stand over nigher that corner.