A Belaying Problem

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"Captain Pellew, sir?"

"What is it, Mr Kennedy?"

"I seem to be having a problem, sir. It's... Well I seem to have a belaying pin caught in my uniform."

"Come, come, Mr Kennedy! In your uniform?"

"Aye, sir."

"Let me see."

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"Mr Kennedy, I see your problem."

"I knew you would understand, sir."

"And I believe I have a solution."

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"How is that, sir?"

"C-captain, I really think... I think the problem is growing larger, sir, instead of smaller."

"Exactly my intention, Mr Kennedy!"

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