"Certainly; he is the captain of the steamer—isn't he?" laughed Mr.
Sherwood.
"It sounds big for a boy," growled Ben.
"He will make a good captain."
Ben turned and walked away, disgusted with the idea.
"I'm ready, sir," said Lawry.
"Where are you bound next, Captain Lawry?" asked Mr. Sherwood.
"I'm going to fish up the anchors we lost, and then to pick up the oil-casks," replied Lawry.
"Where do you intend to keep your steamer?"
"I hadn't thought of that, sir."
"You will need a wharf."