"O, no; I think not."
"Will you meet me on the top-gallant forecastle, where we shall not be disturbed?" asked Shuffles.
"That is not exactly the place for an officer."
"You are off duty, and you can go where you please."
"What do you want of me?"
"I want to have an understanding."
"I suppose you think we have too many members—don't you?" asked Pelham, lightly.
"The more the better."
"I'll meet you there."
Shuffles went to the place designated at once, where he was soon followed by the fourth lieutenant.