The only thing that troubles me is worrying about my wife and children." The captain continued walking in silence and, upon reaching his ship, spoke with brevity.

"I was thinking of doing something that perhaps you would all like.

Before next week your future will have been decided." He passed the following day on land.

Twice he returned with some gentlemen who examined the steamer minutely, going down into the engine room and the holds.

Some of these visitors appeared to be experts in matters pertaining to the sea.
"He wants to sell the boat," said Toni to himself.
And the mate began to repent of his counsels.