"I doubt if you are strong enough yet to make one of the exploring party." "Strong enough or not," returned Frank, "any risk is better than pining and perishing here.

Put me down, Crayford, among those who volunteer to go." "Volunteers will not be accepted, in this case," said Crayford.

"Captain Helding and Captain Ebsworth see serious objections, as we are situated, to that method of proceeding." "Do they mean to keep the appointments in their own hands ?" asked Frank.
"I for one object to that." "Wait a little," said Crayford.

"You were playing backgammon the other day with one of the officers.

Does the board belong to him or to you ?" "It belongs to me.