"The old gentleman knows when he is well off and he'll stay inside." "Which, as the Texan said when he was accused of stealing a horse," put in Tommy, "remains to be proved.

Just you keep your eye on the gun and wait." "There goes another string of signals on the 'New York,'" exclaimed "Dye," pointing toward the flagship.

"Whiz! I'd hate to be a signalman aboard of her.

They are always at it." The flagship of a fleet like that assembled in front of Santiago during the blockade, is certainly kept very busy.

In the naval service, everything in the way of routine emanates from the flagship.