Ferndale

“He had better,” says the Captain of the Ferndale very businesslike, as if the whole thing were settled.

"She's gone to Ferndale this afternoon to buy some more paints and drawing paper," replied Isobel.

She went to Ferndale to-day on purpose to buy a new block; her old one was too small, and not the right shape.

It was only when actually passing the stern within easy hail of the Ferndale, that her headlong speed became apparent to the eye.

In what way the captain of the ship Ferndale gave proofs of lover-like lavishness I could not guess very well.