"That is what puzzles me, too," said Walter.
"What kind of a vessel do you call that, captain?" said the planter, when he came down in the morning.
"We call them pink-sterns."
"Why don't you build larger vessels of the same model?"
"They would draw too much water, and would not carry enough."
"What are they made for?"
"Fishing. They will carry all the fish necessary, and are excellent sea-boats."
"She sails like the wind. Will you sell her?"
"She doesn't belong to me."
"Your captains are always allowed discretionary powers. Your owners would not object to a round price."