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"I almost wish you were the second or the third lieutenant of the / Bellevite, instead of the executive officer, Christy," said Captain / Breaker, the commander of the steamer, as they were seated together / one day on the quarter-deck.
"Do I fail in the discharge of my duty in my present position, Captain? " / asked Christy, very much astonished, not to say startled, at the remark / of the commander.