"I guess he won't ask many more questions," said Frank grimly.
"Perhaps not," said Jack. "Now, Mr. Chadwick, will you be so kind as to take the deck while I go to my cabin."
Frank seemed about to remark upon Jack's sudden change in manner. Then he thought better of it and walked off, grumbling to himself.
"Wonder what he's in such an all-fired rush about? He's not wasting any time, that's sure."
He took the deck. Ten minutes later Lieutenant Hetherton reported to him, saluting at the same time.
"Engineer says he'll have steam up in two hours, sir."
"Very well," replied Frank, returning the salute. "Will you kindly take the deck, Lieutenant Hetherton? I'm going below."
Lieutenant Hetherton took the deck, and thus relieved, Frank went below and sought out Jack's cabin.
"Now," he said, "I'll find out what all this rush is about."
Without the formality of a knock, he went in.