Through the whole length of the passage, far away aft in the
perspective of the saloon the ship-keeper had interesting glimpses of
them as they went in and out of the various cabins, crossing from side to
side, remaining invisible for a time in one or another of the
state-rooms, and then reappearing again in the distance. The girl,
always following the captain, had her sunshade in her hands. Mostly she
would hang her head, but now and then she would look up. They had a lot
to say to each other, and seemed to forget they weren't alone in the
ship. He saw the captain put his hand on her shoulder, and was preparing
himself with a certain zest for what might follow, when the "old man"
seemed to recollect himself, and came striding down all the length of the
saloon. At this move the ship-keeper promptly dodged out of sight, as
you may believe, and heard the captain slam the inner door of the
passage. After that disappointment the ship-keeper waited resentfully
for them to clear out of the ship. It happened much sooner than he had
expected. The girl walked out on deck first.
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