“Yes, sir, and others before her. She isn’t much to look at, but she’s a good boat.”
“What do you call her?”
“The Turnover.”
“The which?”
“Turnover, sir,” repeated Toby, smiling.
“Well, that’s a pleasant, reassuring sort of name for a launch! Does she—does she do it—often?”
“No, sir, she’s never done it yet,” laughed Toby. “You can’t tell much by names, Mr. Whitney.”
“H’m; well, I’m glad to hear it. I was thinking that maybe we’d better call that bargain off! Is that the landing ahead there?”
“Yes, sir. We’ll be in in a minute or two.”