As Mr.Cantor has shore leave you will report as officer of the deck until relieved by Lieutenant Cantor on his return to the ship.

At any time between now and four bells report at my office and sign for these instructions." "Aye, aye, sir." Returning the ensign's salute, the executive officer next regarded Darrin's untidy appearance with some displeasure.
"Mr.Darrin," Commander Bainbridge continued, "I note that you must have been on hard duty.

No officer, after being relieved, is entitled to retain an untidy appearance longer than is necessary.
You should have bathed, sir, and attired yourself becomingly.
Neatness is the first requisite in the service." "I shall be glad to do that sir," Dave answered, respectfully, "as soon as my baggage comes aboard.

At present this is the only uniform I have." "That alters the case, Mr.Darrin," replied the executive officer, kindly.

"In case, however, your baggage does not arrive between now and dinner-time, you will not be warranted in going to the ward-room, unless you can borrow a uniform that fits you as well as one of your own." "I shall be very careful on that point, sir," Dave answered, respectfully, with another salute, returning which Commander Bainbridge departed.
Ten minutes later Darrin's baggage was delivered.