She is good for eighteen knots an hour, and the Government is sure to buy her when she is condemned.

Mr.Ballard, the second lieutenant, has gone in her as prize-master.

He is in poor health, and will get leave of absence till he is better; but I do not believe he will ever come down here again.

Were you in earnest in what you said about not liking your present position, Christy ?" "I don't say that I absolutely dislike it, for I mean to be happy in whatever place my duty may call me.

The responsibility weighs heavy on me, and I should prefer to be in a subordinate position," replied Christy very seriously.