Dressed up, it was true, like men, but in no other way resembling them more than another, more than themselves.
Let him come and play, then, and put on no airs.

These were the sentiments of Jack and Jim, and John responded to them with hearty good-will.
The Skipper sat smoking, and watched with a quiet smile the gambols of the three young creatures, as they sped here and there about the rigging, chattering, laughing, shrieking with glee.
"Laugh, my son!" he said to himself, between the puffs of his cigar.
"Laugh and play, my little son! Far too little laughter has been in thy life so far; here thou shalt be as gay as the sun is bright on the Bahamas.

Of what use to be a sailor, if not to rejoice, and to see with joy the works of God and His glory?
Laugh, Colorado, the sound is music in my ears!" But by-and-by the play must cease.

Orders were given, and Rento and Franci set to work in good earnest.

The wind was fair, the tide was setting out.