CHAPTER XIX
THE ACCUSATION
Captain Turton decided to lay over for some hours, as, during the storm, his vessel had suffered some minor damage, which he wanted repaired.
"How is Mr. Weatherby?" asked Nat, as soon as there was no longer any need of him remaining in the pilot-house.
"He is much better this morning," replied the commander, "but he is still quite weak, and will probably stay in his bunk all day. He says he would like to see you."
"I'll go at once."
"Hadn't you better get your breakfast?"
"No, that can wait."
"But you have been on duty a long while, and it was a great strain on you."
"I know it was, captain, but I'm so glad I brought the ship through safely, that I'd be willing to go without breakfast and sleep for a long time yet."
"You are a plucky lad, and I wish more like you were learning to be pilots."