"It is perfect," the other answered.

"Is it not?" the Chief asked, with an air of conviction.

"Yes, but—"

"Ah," said the pirate, "there is a but then?"

"There is always one," the stranger objected judiciously.

"That is true," the old pirate muttered.

"You are aware that I am an architect?"

"You told me so."

"Well, I have made a plan too."

"Indeed, indeed!"