“I am not going to,” said Sydney, looking up frankly to the other’s handsome face.
“That’s right. Terry’s cock of the walk here, and shows off a good deal. We all give in to him, so be civil too, and it will save a row. The luff doesn’t like us to quarrel.”
“He told me not to,” said Syd.
“Then I wouldn’t. If Terry gives you a punch on the head, take it, and never mind.”
Syd was silent.
“Got your chest, haven’t you?”
“Yes.”
“Everything’s new, awkward, and fresh to you now, but you’ll soon get used to it. You’ll put on your undress uniform to-morrow, of course. I’ll tell you anything you want to know. Nobody told me when I came on board, and I had a hard time of it.”
“Did the others tease you much?”
“They did and no mistake, and I got it worse because I kicked against it; and the more a fellow kicks, the more they worry you.”