CHAPTER SIX.
HOW MARK STRONG MADE FRIENDS.
"Of course we shall not be able to sail at the time down," said the first-mate rather huffily.
"Of course we shall, Gregory," said the captain quietly.

"Morgan, I'm sorry you've had such a job as this.

Divide the men into two watches.
I'll take the first with some extra hands.

Gregory and I will get on as far as we can till you and your watch are roused up.

You'll go at it fresher.