I am going to start the boat now; and if I can do nothing more, I can show myself to my father on board of the Bellevite." "I am glad to hear it.

I intended to do something, though I hardly knew what, as soon as I was sure that the major and his men had gone," added Captain Pecklar.

"I can take the wheel now." "Percy Pierson takes a great deal of interest in his new occupation, and I think it will be best to let him occupy his mind in that way.

He steered the tug for some time, while I was ascertaining what was going on in this part of the boat." "Just as you think best, Mr.Passford." "Call me Christy, for that will sound more natural to me." "As you please, Christy.

I am competent to run an engine, and did it once for a couple of years, though the business does not agree with me." "Very well, Captain Pecklar; then you shall run the engine, and I will keep the run of what is going on around us," said Christy, as he walked towards the stern of the tug.