 These matters, statistical and picturesque, were
not, of course, inthe thoughts of Mr.
The gray streakalong the eastern horizon broadened,
turned to rose and thencrimson.
I didnt hear anybody moving as I came by. I went to
meetin Friday nights pretty reglar.
Olives lookin for you, Cal, he announced. This was
somethingnew in their experience, brand new. Then, giving the boat a final shove, he
swung over theside and took up the oars. He backed them out of their stalls and
began harnessing. I didnt hear anybody moving as I came by.
Well, has anythinghappened since you came on
watch?
His mental speculations wereengaged with matters
much more personal and intimate.
Weve got a good crew, theresno doubt about
that.
Callatin to have another cup ofElliss coffee.
Gammon shook his head, sighed, and reached into his pocket forhis chewing
tobacco.
Gales and seas, and thedangers that come with them,
he had experienced often enough. Homer and Gammon descendedto the kitchen. Hes sick
and itsthe kind of sickness folks his age dont get over. Got to roust out Sam first,
of course, with a grin. Only from their crests could he see ahead. With the lifting
bar underher the boat was skidded bow on to the surf. Yes, and hischeck is about
ready to be handed in for keeps.
I dont see any use in talking about that, he
declaredstubbornly.
You kind of gamble against all outdoorsfor your
life and the other mans. Homer knew this and knew that the men knew it.
And Homer had asked himself that question many
timesduring the past months.
He was not afraid, in the ordinary sense. Butalways
before he had been under the command of another man. Taint any use to try to get
down any further, he panted.
Weve got a good crew, theresno doubt about that.
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