“But I will,” said Mark. “Who is Jack?”
“Who is Jack! Why, I thought every one knowed who Jack is. Our big monkey. He’s tucked up somewhere ’cause it’s cold. You wait till the sun’s out.”
“Well, Captain Strong, I object to dogs and cats on board ship.”
“They are no worse than monkeys.”
“A deal, sir, and I object to them.”
“Nonsense, Gregory!” said Captain Strong persuasively. “The boy’s only going as far as Penzance, and he loves his dog.”
“Can’t help that, sir. Dogs are no addition to a crew.”
“Not a bit, Gregory. Neither are monkeys; but, to oblige me—”
“Oh very well, captain, if it’s to oblige you, I have no more to say, and the dog can stop.”
“Hear that, youngster?” said Billy.