THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD
"What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
"It appears that the engine has stopped," replied Christy quietly.
"What has it stopped for?" asked the other.
"You will have to put that conundrum to your brother; but doubtless the needs of the Confederate States require that it should stop."
"Which is the bell, Christy?" inquired Percy, looking at the pulls on the frame of the wheel.
"The large one is the gong bell, the other is the speed bell, and the latter is a jingler."
"Well, which one do you ring to start her?"
"One pull at the gong bell to stop or to start her," replied Christy, who was rather anxious to have his companion learn the secrets of the pilot-house.
"One bell to stop or start her," repeated Percy.