He watched the sports of the students with interest and pleasure, and encouraged them by all the means in his power.

He was fond of humor, enjoyed a harmless joke, and had a keen appreciation of juvenile wit.

He was a good companion for the boys, and when they understood him, he was always welcome to the play-ground.
The new ship had been duly christened Young America at the launching, by Miss Josey Martyn--a name which was rapturously applauded by the boys.
She was one hundred and eighteen feet in length, and of about four hundred tons burden.

She had been built as strong as wood, iron, and copper could make her.

For a ship, she was small, which permitted her to be light sparred, so that her juvenile crew could handle her with the more ease.