"Most of the fellows will go for Carnes for captain.

He is an old salt, and has more influence than any other student in the ship.

We ought to offer him some place." "Make him purser, if you like," said Shuffles, contemptuously.
"That won't go down.

Make him first lieutenant." "And shove me out ?" demanded Wilton, indignantly.

"I don't see it!" "Nor I," added Shuffles.