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Updated: June 22, 2025

The captain had the true sea-farer's ignorance, and was amused at the things reported by his passengers of a place where he had been ashore so often; Hicks's absence doubtless relieved him, but he did not comment on the cabin-boy's announcement that he was still asleep, except to order him let alone. They were seated at their one o'clock dinner before the recluse made any sign.

William Dean Howells - The Lady of the Aroostook