Curiosity is a good thing at sea, whatever it may be on shore.

When you know what is near you you may be able to protect yourself from danger." His cynical, indifferent air had disappeared.

He was gay, anticipatory, as if he were going to something that he liked very much.

The close-set eyes were full of light, and the thin lips curved into a smile.
"You don't seem to expect danger," said Robert.

"It appears to me that you're thinking of just the opposite." "It's because I've so much confidence in the schooner.