"To be sure; and you exercised it when you invited Miss Collingsby and myself to sail with you."
"But having changed my mind after your strange conduct, I may decline your company any longer."
"It would be very proper to decline it after we return to the city."
"I may find it necessary to refuse to take you on board again."
"You would not leave me in this desolate place?"
"If you don't behave yourself, I may."
"If you do, I shall protest."
"Protest!" sneered he.
"Perhaps I might even protest with the boat-hook," I added; "for such a step on your part would be an outrage."
"You are smart for a boy."