"It is the name of the boat."
"Why, the last time I sailed in her, she was called the Michigan."
"That is very true, but she is called the Marian now," replied Mr. Waterford, trying to look very amiable and modest.
"That's my name."
"Certainly; and that's the reason why I gave it to my boat."
"Indeed, you do me a very great honor, and I am grateful to you for it."
"No; the honor is done to me, if you don't object to the name."
"Of course I cannot object to my own name."
"You may object to having it upon my boat."
"It is a very beautiful boat, and I am sorry you did not give it a better name."