An Honour Indeed

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"Hornblower?"

"Yes, sir?"

"Would you do something for your Captain?"

"Of course, sir."

"Would you...?"

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"Oh, sir!"

"You refuse?"

"Oh, no, sir. I would be honoured."

"Then take it in your hand, dear boy."

"Yes, sir."

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"There. Is that how you like it, sir?"

"Mm, very much. You do that very well, my boy."

"Thank you, sir. I have never done it for another."

"No doubt the opportunity has not arisen."

"No doubt that is true, sir."

"And now that it has?"

"I find that I enjoy it very much, sir."

"I am most glad to hear that, my boy."

"Am I doing it right, sir?"

"Indeed yes. Mmm, wonderful. Your touch is very gentle."

"Thank you, sir."

"I should get you to brush my hair more often."

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