Well, if it ain't against orders, I'd kind of like to look around a little mite.

May I ?" The steward merely grinned.

His companion answered for him.
"Certainly you may," he said.

"I'm a friend of one of the consignees, and I'd be glad to show you the ship, if you like.

Shall we begin with the cabins ?" Captain Elisha, delighted with the opportunity, expressed his thanks, and the tour of inspection began.