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The storm still raged with seemingly unabated violence, but the sailors, under the direction of Captain Jepson, got a heavy piece of canvas over the worst leak, and then the repaired pumps kept the water in the hold down to a normal level. The failure of the pumps to work, until Jack and the men fixed them was due to criminal negligence on the part of Brisco.
"You can't manage the boat and the engine and work the camera too. Grinding away at the film will keep you busy, especially as the water's a bit rough." "A bit rough!" exclaimed Russ with a smile. "I like the way you say it. But the rougher it is the better effect we'll get on the film. I'll be ready when you are, Captain Brisco."
"Well, if you put it that way, of course I'll have to give in," said Captain Brisco. "I'll wait for you after the blow." "Well, that's a respite, anyhow, but not a very pleasant one," said Alice. "No," agreed Jack Jepson, who breathed easier now. "We're in for a bad storm, I reckon. We'll have to make everything snug."
"I'm over in Sailors' Snug Harbor," Jepson went on, "I came over to do some actin' " "Yes, this play acting business is new to me, too," said Captain Brisco. "But I suppose I can get used to it. Seems rather queer to go to all this work and expense," he went on to Mr. Pertell, "just to fit a schooner out, and then sink her. It's a waste of good money, I should say."
"With a few of my old shipmates I could get this craft ready for a voyage in half a day that is, if she's all right below th' water line," he added as an afterthought. "I'm trusting all that to Captain Brisco," said Mr. Pertell. "He was recommended to me by the ones from whom I purchased this boat. I think he will have everything in ship-shape for us in time."
For the time being the accusation against Jack Jepson was forgotten. "Lively now, everyone!" cried Captain Brisco. "When a storm breaks down here, it isn't any child's play. Double reefs in all sails, and two men at the wheel. Lash everything fast, pass life-lines, and passengers keep below." "Oh, but I want to see the storm!" exclaimed Alice. "Oh, how can you!" remonstrated Ruth.
"What can be done about picking up the motorboat?" asked Mr. DeVere. They all looked anxiously toward Captain Brisco. "I have a man on the lookout," answered the commander. "It may seem to some of you heartless to go away and leave her." "It was," murmured gentle Ruth. But she only whispered the words. There were tears in her eyes. "But I could do nothing else," resumed Captain Brisco.
I'm sure I've been on her before, and yet no, it can't be three masts can't make five, no matter how you count." "Well, this is the ship," said Mr. Pertell to his guests. "This will be our home when we get her fitted up in ship-shape. I don't know much about such things myself, so I've given Captain Brisco full charge. He is to get her in readiness."
Thereupon Alice explained how Captain Brisco had declared Jack should not be taken, and yet how Alice, herself, believed he would give him up. "But what does it all mean that enmity you say Captain Brisco has against Jack?" Ruth asked Alice, for Alice spoke about the time Jack had fallen overboard, and mentioned how the sailor had said he was tossed over the rail.
"And that will be all you'll have to do for a few days," Manager Pertell told him. "You will not be needed to take part in any scenes until we get ready for the second act. Meanwhile you had better arrange to stay aboard the Mary Ellen, while she is in the Erie Basin, and help Captain Brisco." "That I will! Aye, aye, sir!" exclaimed Jack.
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