“The Skipper complained this evening of “feeling queer in the head,” and the Duke made unkindly reference to the moon (which is known to have a peculiar influence in certain cases), but got “sat on” for his inopportune display of wit. Fuzzie’s allusion to the banquet in the cabin last night was perhaps more truly explanatory.”
“Sailing
close to
shore,
—and enjoying the
beautiful glimpses of
field and wood seen
through the golden
haze of a summer
afternoon.
What a
glorious
land!”
“The Languid Aquarellist is singing the national anthem. Perhaps he is being unconsciously stirred by all these
wondrous
beauties of
nature.”