"Did Spikeley agree to run the engine ?" "No, he did not; he is locked up in the forecastle.

Captain Pecklar is at the engine; but he is all ready to take the wheel when I say the word." "I can keep the wheel, for I think I understand it very well now." "I did not wish to take you away from the wheel, for I saw that you liked the work; and I said so to Captain Pecklar.

If you have learned the first lesson a sailor has to get through his head, all right; if not, Captain Pecklar will take the wheel." "I understand the case better now, and I will do just what you tell me," protested Percy.
"And without asking any questions ?" "I won't ask a question if the whole thing drops from under me." Percy steered very well, and Christy had enough to do to watch the steamer astern and the boat ahead..