It was good to be there , and in spite of all the discussion in papers and parlors , no harm came to the young mariners , but much careful training of various sorts , and well-earned wages that went into pockets which sorely needed a silver lining . HOW THE VOYAGE ENDED . So the good ship `` Pinafore '' sailed and sailed for many prosperous weeks , and when at last she came into port and dropped anchor for the season she was received with a salute of general approbation for the successful engagement out of which she came with her flags flying and not one of her gallant crew killed or wounded . Well pleased with their share of the glory , officers and men went ashore to spend their prize money with true sailor generosity , all eager to ship again for another cruise in the autumn . But long before that time Able Seaman James Nelson had sent his family into the country , mother begging Will to take good care of her dear boy till he could join them , and Kitty throwing kisses as she smiled good-by , with cheeks already the rosier for the comforts `` brother '' had earned for her . Jimmy would not desert his ship while she floated , but managed to spend his Sundays out of town , often taking Will with him as first mate ; and , thanks to her lively tongue , friends were soon made for the new-comers . Mrs. Nelson found plenty of sewing , Kitty grew strong and well in the fine air , and the farmer with whom they lived , seeing what a handy lad the boy was , offered him work and wages for the autumn , so all could be independent and together . With this comfortable prospect before him , Jimmy sang away like a contented blackbird , never tiring of his duty , for he was a general favorite , and Kitty literally strewed his way with flowers gathered by her own grateful little hands . When the last day came , he was in such spirits that he was found doing double-shuffles in corners , hugging the midshipmite , who was a little girl of about Kitty 's age , and treating his messmates to peanuts with a lavish hand . Will had her hornpipe , also , when the curtain was down , kissed every one of the other `` sisters , cousins , and aunts , '' and joined lustily in the rousing farewell cheers given by the crew . A few hours later , a cheerful-looking boy might have been seen trudging toward one of the railway-stations . A new hat , brave in blue streamers , was on his head ; a red balloon struggled to escape from one hand ; a shabby carpet-bag , stuffed full , was in the other ; and a pair of shiny shoes creaked briskly , as if the feet inside were going on a very pleasant errand . About this young traveller , who walked with a sailor-like roll and lurch , revolved a little girl chattering like a magpie , and occasionally breaking into song , as if she could n't help it . `` Be sure you come next Saturday ; it wo n't be half such fun if you do n't go halves , '' said the boy , beaming at her as he hauled down the impatient balloon , which seemed inclined to break from its moorings '' ` Yes , I know That is so ! ' '' hummed the girl with a skip to starboard , that she might bear a hand with the bag . `` Keep some cherries for me , and do n't forget to give Kit the doll I dressed for her . '' `` I should n't have been going myself if it had n't been for you , Will . I never shall forget that , '' said Jimmy , whom intense satisfaction rendered rather more sedate than his friend . `` Running away to sea is great fun , ` With a tar that ploughs the water ! ' '' sung Will in spite of herself . ''
` And a gallant captain 's daughter , ' '' echoed XXXXX , smiling across the carpet-bag .
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