"Almost as bad as that silly business last night--or worse, if such a thing's possible.

To begin with, Mr.John Kendrick's gone." "Yes, Imogene said he'd gone.

But what made him go so early ?" "You don't understand, Cap'n.

I mean he's gone--gone for good.

He isn't goin' to board or room here any more." Captain Obed whistled.