Indeed, he was so true himself that he was not suspicious of others; and he did not even perceive that he had obtained an advantage.
"Exactly so," added Shuffles; "for orator of the day? but we don't speak the idea out loud, or call it by its proper name."
"What did you mean by commanding the ship, Shuffles?" laughed Kendall.
"I meant orator of the day. We keep this thing to ourselves," added Shuffles, who had no idea what was meant by his companion.
"Of course; I understand all about that," said Paul, knowingly. "I don't think I had any right to vote; and in my opinion the trick you played on Pelham was decidedly wrong."
"It was merely a joke," answered Shuffles.
"But do you intend to use the advantage you gained by this trick?"
"Certainly not."
"It was only for the fun of the thing," added Shuffles at a venture.