I purpose to have the Tallahatchie tow the schooner as far down as practicable; but we shall doubtless have business on our hands before it is time to cut the towline.

Now we will wait upon the captain." They found him walking up and down the shore, apparently somewhat excited; and doubtless he had not entire confidence in the promises of "Jerry Sandman." The six seamen had not joined Captain Sullendine on the shore, but had placed themselves behind a coal shanty quite near the water.
"I've brought the mate down, Cap'n Sull'dine," Christy began, as he and the engineer halted in front of the master of the schooner.

"Here he is, an' I reckon there ain't no better sailor in the great Confed'racy.

This yere is Mr.Balker." "How are ye, Mr.Balker?
You are just the man I want more'n I want my supper.

Now tell me something about yourself." Graines invented a story suited to the occasion.