He was young and fresh-coloured, with a shrewd but pleasant face.

He glanced involuntarily at Laura as he spoke.
"Well, Mr.Quest," he said, "I didn't bring you on the steamer so I don't feel any responsibility about it, but I must confess that I am enjoying the trip.

I haven't had a holiday this year." Quest struggled to his feet and threw back the rug in his chair.
"If you all persist in turning this into a pleasure cruise," he remarked, "I suppose I'll have to alter my own point of view.

Come on, Harris, you and I promised to report to the Captain this morning.

I don't suppose he'll be any too pleased with us.