Now, I am not going to keep you here longer, for mess call is due in two minutes, and you will want your breakfast." With a heart full of joy and gratitude Dave hastened back to his quarters, where he laid aside his sword and gloves.
Just outside the ward-room door he encountered John Carmody, who appeared to have been waiting there purposely.
"Now, Mr.Darrin," cried the planter, holding out his hand, "I want to try to give you some idea of my gratitude for the magnificent work you did last night for my dear ones and our friends.

I don't know how to begin, but-----" "Please don't try to begin," laughed Dave.

"An officer of the American Navy should never be thanked for the performance of his duty.

I can't tell you how delighted I am that my efforts were successful, and that the scoundrels, who had tried to violate Mexico's sacred duty of hospitality, were roundly punished.

Tell me, sir, how are the ladies this morning ?" "All of them are in excellent spirits, Mr.Darrin.