He seemed chipper
"He had not been two weeks from shore, when down on the ship, a right whale bore-the captain said 'all hands' and swore he'd take that whale in tow..."
He didn't notice him
"Soon may the Wellerman come, to bring us sugar and tea and rum-"
"One day when the tonguing is done, we'll take our leave and go!"
He's done-
"EEP!"
He jumped, startled
"A little-"
