"It would take three trunks to hold them, and I don't believe sailors are ever allowed more than one.

At least, in all the pictures I ever saw of sailors going on board a ship they only had a small box or bag on their shoulder, and, of course, that must have contained all their clothes." "I guess you're right, mother.

I'll have to sort out some of these." "Never mind.

I'll do that.

But what in the world are you doing with those rubber boots ?" "I was going to take them along." "Sailors seldom wear rubber boots.