His wife is almost convinced otherwise.

All I am actually certain about now is that you are not the man." "You are extremely free-spoken for a fellow in your condition.

You will at least confess that I am master on board this ship; that my word here is law, and you are in my power." "Yes." "Then why expose yourself, and that young woman, to unnecessary danger?
To be frank, Craig, I sent for you just now in a friendly spirit.

You can be decidedly useful to me, and I can afford to pay well for services rendered.

Now wait! don't break in until I am through.