He had said as much as this to Captain Breaker, who reminded him that he was to ascertain if possible what the craft intended to do, if he succeeded in finding her.
Flint did not manifest any desire to know more than the law allowed, and he asked no questions in regard to the enterprise in which he was engaged.

In fact, one reason why he was chosen was because he had an excellent habit of minding his own business.

Possibly Christy was more particular on this point than an older officer would have been.
"I think we have made two miles, Mr.Passford," said Beeks, when the men had pulled about an hour.

"Of course, I cannot be sure of the distance run, for I can only guess at it." "Run up to the shore, then, and let us see how far off we are," added Christy.
In a few minutes the bottom of the boat struck on the sand, and it was forced up far enough to permit the lieutenant to go on shore.

Like most of the islands in this part of the gulf, Santa Rosa was nothing but sand, which in the eastern end is of a peculiar reddish hue.