Hum! Ahem! Harump-h-h-h! Call up the attorney for that
man Jacobsen that's suing the Quickstep, and tell him to come down
here with his man and we'll settle the case out of court. His charge
lies against Kjellin for assault and battery, but after all, Skinner,
I dare say we are in a measure responsible for our servants. I'll
give the attorney about twenty-five dollars for his fee, and er--the
man Jacobsen--let me see, Skinner, he had a broken nose, did he not?"
"Yes, sir."
"We'll pay his doctor bill and his wages as second mate since Kjellin
fired him, and give him a hundred dollars extra."
"How about Kjellin's hospital bill?"
"I disclaim responsibility, Skinner. Did he settle up with the
cashier for his last voyage?"
"Yes, Mr. Ricks."
"Then send him a wireless and tell him he's fired. Also, Skinner, my
boy, see that an ambulance is waiting for him at Meiggs Wharf when he
arrives on the Quickstep on Monday. We'll show him we're not entirely
heartless. Make it clear, however, that this office will not be
responsible for the ambulance fee. Matt will bring the vessel down
without a second mate, I dare say. He'll stand a watch himself.
Better call up Harbor 15 and see if there isn't a second mate out of a
job hanging round there, and tell him to join the ship at Meiggs
Wharf.
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