Then came this: When this first comes to you I know you will both feel you are not fitted to take charge of my girl.

You will say that neither of you has had any children of his own and you have not got experience in that line.

But I have thought it over and I know I am right.

I couldn't find better pilots afloat or ashore.

Shadrach has been to sea and commanded vessels and is used to giving orders and having them carried out.