A Message From the Sea

Book Excerpts well to be on the safe side, sir," replied Tom."Safe side!" repeated the captain, laughing. "You'd guard against asun-stroke, with that old hat, in an Ice Pack. Wa'al! What haveyou made out at the Post-office?""It is the Post-office, sir.""What's the Post-office?" said the captain."The name, sir. The name keeps the Post-office.""A coincidence!" said the captain. "A lucky bit! Show me where itis. Good-bye, shipmates, for the present! I shall come and haveanother look at you, af...