he whispered to her ; and though she thought so also , she was really glad for the sake of his reputation that no one heard him except herself . He signed to her to listen . The two pirates were very curious to know what had brought their captain to them , but he sat with his head on his hook in a position of profound melancholy . ` Captain , is all well ? ' they asked timidly , but he answered with a hollow moan . ` He sighs , ' said Smee . ` He sighs again , ' said Starkey . ` And yet a third time he sighs , ' said Smee . ` What 's up , captain ? ' Then at last he spoke passionately . ` The game 's up , ' he cried , ` those boys have found a mother . ' Affrighted though she was , Wendy swelled with pride . ' O evil day , ' cried Starkey . ` What 's a mother ? ' asked the ignorant Smee . Wendy was so shocked that she exclaimed , ` He does n't know ! ' and always after this she felt that if you could have a pet pirate Smee would be her one . Peter pulled her beneath the water , for Hook had started up , crying , ` What was that ? ' ' I heard nothing , ' said Starkey , raising the lantern over the waters , and as the pirates looked they saw a strange sight . It was the nest I have told you of , floating on the lagoon , and the Never bird was sitting on it .
` See , ' said Hook in answer to XXXXX 's question , ` that is a mother .
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