"I do hope his soul will sail in peace in a better world." Again he shook his head sorrowfully, and then paused for a minute as if to regain control of his feelings.

"God forgive me," he resumed, "for making a woman of myself.

Don't do it often, Mr.Higgins." "Shows that you have a kind heart, sir, and can shed a tear when it is touched.

I appreciate you for it.

There is something manly in the tear of a brave sailor," returned the officer, coldly, but politely.