"But he has! He says it is all nonsense not to take advantage of the wind."
"I have been in ships that did do it. But I prefer not to. The Linnet is ready as far as she can be, and not be in motion; there will not be as much to do as there is often in a storm at sea; but this is not an emergency, and I won't do it if I can help it."
"But your father is so determined."
"So am I," said Will in a determined voice.
"But you do not own a plank in her," said Linnet anxiously. "Oh, I hope it won't be fair to-morrow."
"It isn't fair to-night, at any rate. I believe you were to give a hungry traveller some supper."
Linnet ran in to kindle the fire and make a cup of tea; Will cut the cold boiled ham and the bread, while Linnet brought the cake and sugared the blueberries.
"Linnet, we have a precious little home."
"Thanks to your good father."
"Yes, thanks to my father. I ought not to displease him," Will returned seriously.