Helen (episode 8)

Author: speedboat_lou

Date: July 13, 2003

by speedboat_lou
7-13-03
*splutter* I can't thank you enough for fishing me out of there. I've never eaten so much kelp in my life.
Don't mention it! You should see what usually comes up in those nets. Say, you weren't looking to go anywhere in particular, were you?
Here's why I ask: in the Spring of 1823, after boarding this vessel in a sack of flour, I overheard the captain say something to the mess cook that changed my - hm?
Sorry - I'm listening. I hope you don’t mind if I just nip inside for a glass of fresh water.
Mind? Why, I'd come in and join you if there were any left. Sadly, there's a bit of "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" going around these days! (ho! ho!)
You don't say.