On the fourth morning after the installation, Narcissus appeared and demanded a higher wage. This was granted.
On the sixth morning, Narcissus appeared again.
"That there nurse—" he began.
"What of her?"
"As touching that there nurse, your instructions were to feed her up."
"Well?"
"I've fed her up."
"Well?"
"She's ate till she's sick."
The Captain sent post-haste for Dr. Beckerleg.