She has not yet even put out her lights." "I suppose you know why she hasn't, Mr.Passford," added the captain of the gun.
"I am sure I don't know," replied Christy.

"If I was in command of that steamer, and wanted to do just what she does, I should not proceed as she does.

But I am nothing but a boy." "But you have got a long head on your shoulders, Mr.Passford, and I should like to know, if you please, what you would do." "I would put her lights out before I winked twice." "Right, Mr.Passford!" exclaimed the sheet-anchor man.

"I am glad to hear you say that.

The trouble with most of the boys is, when they go to sea to fight the battles of their country, they are as reckless as young wildcats." "I think it is possible to use proper caution without being a coward, Tom Boxie; and my father gave me a lesson on that subject not long ago." "Eight bells, sir; and that steamer has had a good hour of running so far.