Upon his appearance it remained motionless for a few seconds, and then, with a frightened cry, it sprang to the little girl's shoulder, from which it peered at the stranger, chattering angrily all the while.
"Well, I am blest if this isn't a most extraordinary situation!" exclaimed the old man.

"It suggests a tableau of Venus rising from the sea." "Or a alligator," said the negro.
Sabella wanted to laugh at the comical spectacle presented by the dripping, coatless, hatless, bare-footed, and generally woe-begone boy; but pitying his evident embarrassment, she exclaimed: "Uncle, how can you! Don't you see that he is shivering?
You must go at once and find him some dry clothes.

Solon, show this boy to the engine-room, where he can change his wet things.

Don Blossom, be quiet, sir! Aren't you ashamed of yourself!" Then, turning to Winn with a cheery smile, she said, "We are very sorry for your accident, and should like to know all about it after you are dry again.

If you will go with Solon to the engine-room, he will do everything he can for you." The Captain had already hastened away on his quest for dry clothing.