Chapter 28 PREPARATIONS. No.28

"Sit down, Charley," said the captain sternly, "are you crazy, lad? You can do nothing in your present state, and if you go and make yourself sick, you will cause us all a deal of trouble and worry."

Charley sank back upon his couch. "But there is so much to be done, Captain," he protested.

"Now look here, lad," said the old sailor, "say thos