"I'm glad for the bank and I'm gladder still for you.

Come hard at fust, does it ?" "A little," I confessed.

"Not as hard as I expected, though." "Fust day or two out of port is always the toughest.

You'll get your sea legs on pretty soon.

Then you'll be glad you shipped, I cal'late." "I hope so," I answered, rather dubiously.
"I know you will.