Now, as the business of standing mast-heads, ashore or afloat, is a
very ancient and interesting one, let us in some measure expatiate
here.
It was closing, kept showing up every day and working as hard as ever,
because they knew there were people who counted on the brakes
that they made
On the after side, or side next the stern of the ship, is a comfortable seat, with a locker underneath for umbrellas, comforters, and coats.