Krap: Can you spare me a moment, Mr. Bernick?

Bernick (throwing away the cane): Certainly, certainly. Have you
come from the yard?

Krap: Yes. Ahem--!

Bernick: Well? Nothing wrong with the "Palm Tree," I hope?

Krap: The "Palm Tree " can sail tomorrow, but

Bernick: It is the "Indian Girl," then? I had a suspicion that
that obstinate fellow--

Krap: The "Indian Girl" can sail tomorrow, too; but I am sure
she will not get very far.

Bernick: What do you mean?

Krap: Excuse me, sir; that door is standing ajar, and I think
there is some one in the other room--

Bernick (shutting the door): There, then! But what is this that
no one else must hear?

Krap: Just this--that I believe Aune intends to let the "Indian
Girl" go to the bottom with every mother's son on board.

Bernick: Good God!--what makes you think that?