J. Q. A. Yes, and she can paddle her own canoe.
L. J. John Quincy Adams Gandy, how very vulgar!
Capt. G. (to William). What’ll you do, neaow Mary’s made capt’n? Haow’ll you git along?
Mary. Oh, we’ll both be captains.
Capt. M. No! She shall be captain still; and I’ll be her mate. It won’t be the first time a man has sailed through life under the orders of a brave and true-hearted woman,—nor the last, I hope. And so, Captain Mary Miller, I salute you. (Makes a naval salute.)
Phus. Wid a kiss! wid a kiss! Mars cap’n, kiss mis’ cap’n.
Capt. M. Yes, to please you, my good fellow (and myself also), it shall be with a kiss. (Kisses her hand). My captain!
Disposition of characters:
| R. | C. | L. |
| Capt. G. Mrs. G. | Hank and L. J. | |
| Capt. M. and Mary. | ||
| J. Q. A. Phus. |