"You were making the same move.

I was quicker, that was all." Another pause.
"The admiral has seen some odd corners.

Think of seeing, at close range, the Japanese-Chinese naval fight!" "He tells a story well." "And the daughter is a thoroughbred." "Yes," non-committally.
"By the way, I'm going to the Pole in June or August." "The Italian expedition ?" "Yes." "That ought to make fine copy.

You will not mind if I turn in?
A bit sleepy." "Not at all.

Shall we tell the admiral ?" "The first thing in the morning.