The name that you have chosen will suit admirably; so henceforth she shall be the Osprey, pending your formally christening her by that name.

I might, of course, be hypercritical and point out that, although a fishing eagle, the Osprey can scarcely be called a water bird, inasmuch that it is no swimmer." "But it is hypercritical even to suggest such a thing," she said, pouting.

"The Osprey has to do with the sea.

It is strong and swift on the wing, and the sails of the yacht are wings, are they not?
Then it is strong and bold, and I am sure your boat will not be afraid to meet a storm.

Altogether, I think it is an excellent name." "I think it a very good name, too." "You ought to have one for your figurehead." "Yachts don't have figureheads, else I would certainly have it.