Of all the officers of the _Sea-mew_, Crayford's favorite was Frank.
"Why should it amaze you ?" he asked.

"What opportunities have you had of judging?
You and Wardour have always belonged to different ships.

I have never seen you in Wardour's society for five minutes together.

How can _you_ form a fair estimate of his character ?" "I take the general estimate of his character," Frank answered.

"He has got his nickname because he is the most unpopular man in his ship.
Nobody likes him--there must be some reason for that." "There is only one reason for it," Crayford rejoined.