Walter perceived in a moment by the way Symington said these words that he had no faith whatever in the other man.
Old Macalister came towards them from the now open door, at which stood Symington in attendance.
Symington thought his friend Tucker was smiling at his ignorance.
"Na, there is nothing the matter with me; but I think the rest of the world has just taken leave of their senses," Symington said.
Symington generously consented, and gave him a short sail on board the steam-tug.
