text: > look around
  This simple wooden pier juts into the sea. Pylons, evenly spaced, provide perches for cawing gulls. Coils of rope lie about
  here and there.On the horizon there is a smudge that might be the island. Or a wave. It's hard to tell. You can't imagine how
  this could be any more boring. Or dreadful. Oh, and it has begun to rain.
  
  The angry pelican swivels its head back and forth, peering at
  you from many angles.
  
  The hooded man stands here in a black rain coat with the hood concealing his face.
  
  Mr. Henrico stands here looking very droll and boring.
  
  You can also see a garish sign and a ferry here.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > look at the rope
  There are a few coils of rope tossed about the pier. One looks interesting... No, never mind. It's just a coil of rope.
  
  In the coil of rope is a mackerel.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > examine the Island
  That smudge on the horizon might be the island. The tall thing sticking out of it, with the spinning light on the top, might be the lighthouse. It might also not be, but you have to admit that,
  at this point, it probably is.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > examine the coil of the rope
  It's just a coil of rope.
  
  In the coil of rope is a mackerel.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > examine the mackerel
  This fish is long and slender with striking black bands. Its silvery scales flash in the sun. It's about a foot long.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > examine the beeper
  This is a nasty old beeper. Nobody uses these things anymore, but somehow, it still works. It has a little LCD display which reads "TRY TAKING THE MACKEREL".
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > take the mackerel
  Taken.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > Smell mackerel
  You smell nothing unexpected.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > look at the pole
  This is a basic fishing pole. You can cast it anywhere you
  find a body of water. When a fish bites, reel it in. You
  could try different hooks, just tie them on. There are also different kinds of bait. Try baiting the hook with something.
  There is rusty hook on the end of the line.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > Cast pole
  [I can't understand your entire command: the first part might be
  an action I know, but I didn't expect the word "pole" next.]
  
  > Cast
  You don't think you'll catch much without some bait, but it's worth a try. You cast your fishing line into the sea.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  You are fishing. Wait for something to bite!
  
  > wait
  Something tugs on your line! Reel it in!
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > Reel
  You reel in some line. The fish is really putting up a fight! Keep reeling it in!
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > Keep going
  You caught a tomcod!
  
  This fish is fat and covered in dark mottling. It's sort of like a little pathetic version of a cod. It's about a foot long.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > look at the tomcod
  This fish is fat and covered in dark mottling. It's sort of like a little pathetic version of a cod. It's about a foot long.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > ask the hooded man for the rain coat
  [Characters will only respond if asked about things or people you encounter in the world.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > examine the rusty hook
  This is your basic rusted old fishing hook. It's good for catching the boring sorts of fish.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > check your inventory
  You are carrying:
  a tomcod
  a coil of rope
  a mackerel
  a fishing pole (with the rusty hook)
  a fish head
  an old beeper
  a letter
  a picture
  a skirt (being worn)
  a shirt (being worn)
  a pocket watch (open)
  a tiny picture
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > ask Henrico about the island
  "I've heard it's a very nice island," Mr. Henrico says. "I think you will like it there. Your grandmother will take good care of you."
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  (You could ask Mr. Henrico about your mother,
  your father, the accident or your
  grandmother.)
  
  > 1
  The hook is too far away to get a good look.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > No
  [Characters will only respond if asked about things or people you encounter in the world.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > ask Henrico about the grandmother
  Mr. Henrico rubs his chin. "She seemed nice enough on the phone. You shouldn't worry about it. I'm sure the things your mother used to tell you about her were exaggeration."
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  (You could ask Mr. Henrico about your mother,
  your father or the accident.)
  
  > ask Henrico about your mother
  "I never met her, you know," Mr. Henrico says. "I know she told you some terrible things about your grandmother, but you really shouldn't let them scare you. She's your last living relative and she's kindly offered to take you on. Isn't this fantastic?"
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  (You could ask Mr. Henrico about your father or the
  accident.)
  
  > ask Henrico about the father
  "You know I know you're still carrying around that watch. What have I told you about moving on? You'll never be able to as long as you cling to things like that."
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  (You could ask Mr. Henrico about the accident.)
  
  > ask Henrico about the accident
  "It's best not to dwell on these things," Mr. Henrico says. "I expect you know as much as I do already anyway. Car accident and all that. Very tragic. But lets not dwell. It won't bring your parents back."
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  You have nothing specific in mind to discuss with Mr. Henrico
  right now.
  (You've previously asked Mr. Henrico about
  Akkoteaque, your mother, your father, the
  accident and your grandmother.)
  
  > ask Henrico about the lighthouse
  "Don't like lighthouses," Mr. Henrico says. "Too tall, and too bright."
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  You have nothing specific in mind to discuss with Mr. Henrico
  right now.
  (You've previously asked Mr. Henrico about
  Akkoteaque, your mother, your father, the
  accident and your grandmother.)
  
  > ask Henrico about Henrico
  "Never really thought I was cut out for this sort of thing," Mr. Henrico muses, as if he hadn't actually heard you ask anything. "Going to call this one a rousing success, though."
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  You have nothing specific in mind to discuss with Mr. Henrico
  right now.
  (You've previously asked Mr. Henrico about
  Akkoteaque, your mother, your father, the
  accident and your grandmother.)
  
  > look at the ferry
  savers hanging on the sides. The inflatable kind, not the hard
  candy. It's painted in very patriotic colors complete with little stars.
  
  man.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > get on the boat
  The angry pelican won't move out of the way. It's standing
  right in the perfect spot to stop you and it's doing so in a very angry way. Your mother always tells you how angry you get when you're hungry. Maybe you should feed the fish to the pelican.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > give mackerel to the pelican
  The bird snatches the fish from your hand and almost takes some fingers too. Still looks just as angry, but at least it moves out of the way.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.
  
  > get on the boat
  The coil of rope is far too heavy to carry around.
  
  A constant patter of rain falls about you.