Drew—[Appearing in the doorway, his face working with grief and anger—harshly.] Captain Bartlett! [Then lowering his voice as he sees Sue.] Mrs. Bartlett is asking to see you, Captain, before you go.
Sue—There! Didn’t I tell you, Pa!
Bartlett—[Struggling with himself—dully.] She’s wantin’ to bound me again, that be all.
Sue—[Seeing him weakening—grasps his hand persuasively.] Pa! Come with me. She won’t hound you. How silly you are! Come! [Hesitatingly, head bowed, he follows her toward the door.]
Bartlett—[As he comes to Drew he stops and looks into the young man’s angry, accusing face. He mutters half mockingly.] So ye, too, be agin me, Danny?
Drew—[Unable to restrain his indignation.] What man that’s a real man wouldn’t be against you, sir?
Sue—[Frightenedly.] Danny! Pa!
Bartlett—[In a sudden rage draws back his fist threateningly. Drew stares into his eyes unflinchingly—Bartlett controls himself with an effort and lets his arm fall to his side—scornfully.] Big words from a boy, Danny. I’ll forget them this time—on account o’ Sue. [He turns to her.] I’m goin’ in to her to please ye, Sue—but if ye think any words that she kin say’ll change my mind, ye make a mistake—for I be sailin’ out as I planned I would in spite o’ all hell! [He walks resolutely into the house. Sue follows him after exchanging a hopeless glance with Danny.]
Drew—[To himself—with a shudder.] He’s mad, damn him! [He paces up and down. Horne appears on the ladder from below, followed by Cates.]
Horne—[Coming forward and addressing Drew.] Is the skipper about?