Better take it; Frank can take care of himself." "Yes" said Frank, "I should certainly take it, if I were in your place.
You'll be an officer then, you know." "Yes, I shall be an officer," said Archie, contemptuously; "and if I meet one of you anywhere, I mustn't associate with you at all.

No sir; I'll go and tell the captain I can't take it." "But, hold on a minute," said Frank, as his cousin was about to move away; "perhaps you may find that there is another good place, and then you can recommend me." "That's so," said Archie; "I did not think of that; I believe I'll take it;" and he hurried on deck again.
"Well, what conclusion have you come to ?" inquired the captain.

"Will you take it ?" "Yes, sir, with many thanks for your kindness." "What is your cousin's name ?" Archie told him, and the captain continued: "I'll keep an eye open for him.

I don't forget that I was young once myself; and I know that a sailor's life is rather tough for one who is not accustomed to it; and when I find a deserving young man, I like to help him along.

Mr.Tyler," he continued, turning to the officer of the deck; "please send this young man over to the fleet paymaster's office in the first boat that leaves the ship.