37/47 The black line that just shows under the sky is Sandy Hook. He would not show despair, he would not sulk, he would so bear himself and with such cheerfulness and easy good nature that the watch upon him might be relaxed somewhat, and the conditions of his captivity might become less hard. It was perhaps easier for him than for another, with his highly optimistic nature and his disposition to be friendly. He kissed his hand to the black line on the horizon and said: "I'm going now, but I'll come back. I always come back." "That's the right spirit, Peter," said the slaver. |