Chapter 5 AT
SINNA FERRY.“It has been young wolves, an’ bears, an’ other vicious
pets—every formed thing, but snakes or redskins, and at last it’s
that!”
“Tush, tush, captain! Now, it’s not so bad. Why, I declare, now,
I was kind of pleased when I got sight of her. She’s white, anyway,
and she’s right smart.”
“Smart!” The captain sniffed, dubiously. “We’ll get a chance to
see about that later on, Mrs. Huzzard. But it’s like your—hem!
tender heart to have a good word for all comers, and this is only
another proof of it.”
“Pshaw! Now, you’re making game, I guess. That’s what you’re up
to, captain,” and Mrs. Huzzard attempted a chaste blush and smile,
and succeeded in a smirk. “I’m sure, now, that to hem a few
neckties an’ sich like for you is no good reason for thinking I’m
do
