17/19 "Engines a bit neglected, but they're running smooth and cool, and she has power to shove her along. "The old fellow has an eye for all that's useful; I reckon he sees farther than any man I know. There's something encouraging about this, because the job he's given us looks tough--" He stopped, for the tow-rope slipped noisily across the horse. There was a clang of iron as the hook took the strain, and the captain frowned. The lightship had vanished, but a bright beam pierced the haze astern. |