Now the lads listen to me, but they keep their eyes on Harrigan.

I know what that means.

That's why I come here and offer the leadership to you." McTee was thinking rapidly.
"A plan like this is fire, bos'n, and I have an idea I might burn my fingers unless you have enough of the crew with you.

If you have Harrigan, it certainly means that you have a majority of the rest." Hovey grinned: "Aye, you know Harrigan." The insinuation made McTee hot, but he went on seriously: "If you could make me sure that you have Harrigan, I'd be one of you." "What proof do you want ?" "None will do except the word out of his own mouth.

Listen! Along about four bells this afternoon I'll find some way of sending Miss Malone out of her cabin.