“Take it easy, Smitty,” said the Chief. “You going to live forever.” Smitty said nothing.
Duval chuckled. He was not frightened by bad weather. He had seen so many storms and he did have confidence in Evans. Duval was not worried.
The men talked of the Big Harbor and of all the things they had done.
“Say, Chief,” said one, “did you see Olga?”
“Sure I saw her. I always see her. Anybody with money can see her.”
The man laughed. “I guess Bervick isn’t feeling so good today.”
“He takes life too seriously,” said the Chief and that was all he would say.
Hodges came into the galley from the salon.
“What’ve you been up to, Lieutenant?” asked Duval, genially.
“I’ve been wandering around the boat. I’ve never seen waves as big as they are outside. They must be over fifty feet.”