The first mate tripped him and took the stick away from him.
"Let him alone," the bosun said to Joey. "He's doin' jest fine."
"Thankee," said the first mate.
Martha came back.
"Is he bothering you? We could put him in the ice with the new crew," she said.
"Fine," the first mate said.
"Oh, no," Joey said. "You gotta catch me first." He began to back away from Martha.
She took a step toward him.
He turned and started to run.