"I'd forgotten that," he said, slowly.
"Two, did you say ?" "It doesn't matter," said Mr.Stobell, fixing him with his left eye and slowly veiling the right.

"You go on with them alterations.

One of the ladies can have your state-room and the other the mate's bunk." "Where are Captain Brisket and the mate to sleep ?" inquired Mr.Chalk.
"Anywhere," replied Mr.Stobell.

"With the crew if they like." Captain Brisket, looking suddenly very solemn, shook his head and said that it was impossible.

He spoke in moving terms of the danger to discipline, and called upon Mr.Duckett to confirm his fears.