The Captain's Surprise

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"Mr Hornblower, sir!"

"Aye, sir."

"I... require your opinion on a somewhat delicate matter, sir."

"Of course, sir. Anything I can do to assist."

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"Why, sir.... I... I never knew!"

"Well what do you intend to do about it, boy?"

"Perhaps if I were to...."

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"Am I doing the right thing, sir?"

"Take it from me, boy, you'll go far!"

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