“ What part do you want to sing?” said Jack.
“ Oh, I sing the first part.”
“ Nay,” said Jack. “I sing that part myself. I’m a high tenor, I am, once I get the wind up.”
“ I couldn’t possibly sing the alto,” said Harriet.
“ Oh, Jack, do sing the alto,” said Victoria. “Go on, do! I’ll help you.”
“ Oh well, if you’ll go bail for me, I don’t care what I do,” said Jack.
And very shortly Somers heard a gorgeous uproar in Wyewurk. Harriet breaking down occasionally, and being picked up. She insisted on keeping on till she had it perfect, and the other two banged and warbled away with no signs of fatigue. So that they were still hailing the Larboard Watch Ahoy when the clock struck eleven.
Then when silence did ensue for a moment, Mrs Callcott came flying over to Torestin.
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