I don't trust you, and all I want is an excuse to put you out of the way--so be careful what you do." I turned and walked away from him toward the forward rail.

The men were still aloft but coming in from off the yards.

Below me in the door of the companion, stood Dorothy, her eyes peering curiously about the deserted deck.

She glanced up, and saw me, the whole expression of her face changing.
"May I come up there ?" she asked.
"Certainly; let me help you.

Stand here beside me, and you can see all that is being done.