"Why do you give me the partner who belongs of right to you ?" "'Tis a time for work," said he, with a smile, "not for play.

Am I not captain here?
To your watch, Humphrey." I went on board.

There stood she on the forecastle, looking ahead and singing softly to herself.
I left her and went aft.

The sailor was still at the helm, having volunteered a double watch to see us through the night.

All behind was ship-shape and trim.