The real Hook was also in the water . He was swimming to the boat , and as his men showed a light to guide him he had soon reached them . In the light of the lantern Wendy saw his hook grip the boat 's side ; she saw his evil swarthy face as he rose dripping from the water , and , quaking , she would have liked to swim away , but Peter would not budge . He was tingling with life and also top-heavy with conceit . `` Am I not a wonder , oh , I am a wonder ! '' 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 . 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 .
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Captain Peter Smee Starkey Wendy conceit day head one third