"I am under obligations to you for all you have done to assist my son on board of that tug." "I was at work too for myself," said Percy, taking the offered hand, "I don't belong on this side of the question, and all I want is to get back to Nassau.

I have nothing to expect from my brother, Major Pierson, and my mother cannot protect me." "In consideration of the service you have rendered to my son, I shall be glad to do all I can to assist you in getting there." "Thank you, sir." "But where is Florry, father ?" asked Christy, looking about the deck.
"I could not allow her to be on deck when a shot was liable to come on board.

She is in the cabin, and she will be as glad to see you as I have been," replied Captain Passford.
Christy hastened to the cabin..