24/25 Red hull, real lead on the keel, brass rings on the masts, reef points on the main and fore sail, jib, flying jib and topsails, all complete. And on the stern was the name, "Dusenberry. East Harniss." Captain Hiram set her down in front of him on the floor. We'd ought to be thankful he's goin' to get well at all. Dr.Morgan says, thanks to that blessed toxing stuff, he'll be up and around in a couple of weeks." "Sophrony," said her husband, "we'll have a special birthday celebration for him when he gets all well. |