He had seen his father, mother, and sister on his arrival, and they were as proud of him as though he had been made a rear-admiral.

Captain Breaker had written to his father of his disappearance on Santa Rosa Island, and had no doubt he had been made a prisoner within the enemy's lines.

Christy brought the news of his escape himself, which made him even doubly welcome at Bonnydale.
Certainly the young lieutenant had never been so happy before in his life.
Captain Passford was a man of great influence, though he held no position in authority.

At the first opportunity he obtained to talk with him, Christy made a strong plea in favor of the promotion of Flint.

The late owner of the Bellevite knew him well.