“Whew!” whistled the captain, turning to the doctor. “I hope I haven’t offended our chief.”
“Offended him? no,” said the doctor, taking his arm and walking him off in the other direction. “It’s all right, captain. You spoke out the truth, and he’ll tell you before the day’s out that he is obliged. Poor fellow! he is very tender-hearted about his boy. Lost the lad’s mother, you see, and he worships him. But you’re quite right, my plan’s good, and I shall bring him back a healthy man.”
“You shall, doctor, for we’ll all try and help you; there!”
Chapter Ten.
Jack begins to come round.
“Oh dear, I do feel so ashamed of myself,” said the doctor at breakfast that morning. “Edward, bring me another egg, and some more of that ham.”
“Well, sir, if you do,” said the captain, smiling, “I ought to be, but I’m not. More coffee, Sir John?”
“Thanks, no, I’m taking tea. Jack, my boy, will you try another cup?”