So I merely pulled out my new certificate from my pocket and put it into his hand unfolded, so that he could read _Charles Powell_ written very plain on the parchment.
"He dropped his eyes on to it and after a while laid it quietly on the desk by his side.

I didn't know whether he meant to make any remark on this coincidence.

Before he had time to say anything the glass door came open with a bang and a tall, active man rushed in with great strides.

His face looked very red below his high silk hat.

You could see at once he was the skipper of a big ship.
"Mr.Powell after telling me in an undertone to wait a little addressed him in a friendly way.
"I've been expecting you in every moment to fetch away your Articles, Captain.