But when, on leaving, my mother followed him to the door, and I saw her try to make him a present, he shook his head sturdily.
"No, no," he growled; "I asked my price for the trip, and the doctor there paid me like a man.

Don't you be afeared for young chap there while he's aboard my craft.

While he's with me I'll look after him as if he was gold.

I don't like boys as a rule, for they're a worrit and wants so much kicking before you can make 'em work, but I've kind of took to youngster there, and I'll see him through.

Good night." The captain went clumping down the stairs, and we could hear him clearing his throat very loudly down the street.