At Sunwich Port, Part 1.: Contents: Chapters 1-5Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
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At Sunwich Port, Part 1.: Contents: Chapters 1-5
Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)
Betrothal -- Fiction; Family -- England -- Fiction; Fathers and sons -- Fiction; Ship captains -- Fiction
"Most comfortable shoulder in Sunwich," she murmured; "come and try the
other, aunt, and perhaps you'll get a new bonnet."
[Illustration: "'Most comfortable shoulder in Sunwich,' she murmured."]
Mrs. Kingdom hastened to reassure her brother. She would almost as soon
have thought of putting her head on the block. At the same time it was
quite evident that she was taking a mild joy in his discomfiture and
eagerly awaiting further developments.
"When you are tired of this childish behaviour, miss," said the captain,
stiffly----
There was a pause. "Kate!" said Mrs. Kingdom, in tones of mild reproof,
how can you?"
"Very good," said the captain, we'll see who gets tired of it first. "I'm
in no hurry."
A delicate but unmistakable snore rose from his shoulder in reply.
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