"Chaw!" she answered, with a shrug. "I have lifted an old woman out of bed. What do you want me to do?"
"Spread your mattress on the port side of the steps, get a pillow, and stretch yourself upon it, and sing out when you're ready."
She instantly rose and descended; the dog was about to follow her.
"Lie down, Sailor!" and the dog obeyed.
In a few moments the clear voice sounded, "On deck there!"
"Hallo!"
"All ready, George."
"Shut your eyes and seem asleep. Sailor!" The dog immediately stood up with an inquiring look, ears slightly lifted. "Fetch her, Sailor! fetch her!"
The dog trembled, and looked with a sort of passion about him.