"He was quite pleased to find the staircase opening out of the room--he calls it the companion-ladder.

And he calls the kitchen the pantry, which led to a lot of confusion with the workmen.

Did he tell you of the crow's-nest in the garden ?" "No," said the girl.
"It's a fine piece of work," said Mr.Tredgold.
He opened the door leading into the kitchen and stepped out into the garden.

Miss Drewitt, after a moment's hesitation, followed, and after one delighted glance at the trim old garden gazed curiously at a mast with a barrel fixed near the top, which stood at the end.
"There's a fine view from up there," said Mr.Tredgold.

"With the captain's glass one can see the sea distinctly.