l before morning, but I may desire to leave
before."
"Very well, sir," replied the young officer, "but may I ask who you are,
sir?"
"Certainly," replied Jack, "I'm the commander of this ship, Captain
Templeton. This is Mr. Chadwick, my first officer. What is your name,
sir?"
"Hetherton, sir, second officer of the Brigadier."
"Very good, Lieutenant. You shall stay on here as second officer until
further notice. Now below with you."
Lieutenant Hetherton disappeared.
"I guess he won't ask many more questions," said Frank grimly.
"Perhaps not," said Jack. "Now, Mr. Chadwick, will you be so kind as to
take the deck while I go to my cabin."
Frank seemed about to remark upon Jack's sudden change in manner. Then he
thought better of it and walked off, grumbling to himself.
"Wonder what he's in such an all-fired rush about? He's not wasting any
time, that's sure."
He took the deck. Ten minutes later Lieutenant Hetherton reported to him,
saluting at the same time.
"Engineer says he'll have steam up in two hours, sir."
"Very well," replied Frank, returning the salute. "Will you kindly take
the deck, Lieutenant Hetherton? I'm going below."
Lieutenant Hetherton took the deck, and thus relieved, Frank went below
and sought out Jack's cabin.
"Now," he said, "I'll find out what all this rush is about."
Without the formality of a knock, he went in.
CHAPTER IV
THE START
Inside Jack's cabin, Frank found his commander and chum engaged in
conversation with the engineer officer, who had sought his new commander
immediately after giving instructions below. He saluted Frank as the lad
entered.
"My first officer, Lieutenant Chadwick, Mr. Winslow," Jack introduced
them. "I am sure you will get along together."
"So am I, sir," agreed the engineer. "And when shall we be moving, sir?"
"I can't say, exactly," replied Jack. "Probably not before morning, but I
wish to be ready to leave on a moment's notice."
"Very well, sir," said the engineer, "As I said
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