If there had been time, I should have made more inquiries; but he was well spoken, and had an earnest look about him.

But, now you mention it, I don't know that it is very wise letting him go into all the cabins, when I know so little about him." "Oh, I never thought of that!" the girl exclaimed.

"I am sure he looks honest.

It was only because he spoke so well that I mentioned it." "He seems to be a sharp young fellow," the captain remarked, "and I see that he has taken to going aloft with the rest of the crew already.

He is an emigrant rather than a sailor, for he has only shipped for a passage.