Susie can shut her eyes and hear
the trampling of the surf and the beating of the rain, and see the misty
stars!

The twins have taken their adopted mother very seriously, and have
established her in the citadel of their hearts. Like the pirates that
they are, they have stolen her love, and love her passionately in return.
Their undivided affection does not give her a very peaceful life, but it
is certainly never dull, and the bold black eyes have grown very dear to
her.

The traditions of the Royal Navy are always the mainspring of life in the
Beauchamps' nursery; they "carry on" under the auspices of Nelson, and in
obedience to his signal they do what England expects! Duty is their
watchword, and Ben is their model. Nurse often stands amazed at an
obedience that is almost alarming; but when she begins to think that Miss
Susie or Master Tom is growing too good to live, she is generally
reassured by some quite unlooked-for crime, and, to her relief, the
"troublesome comforts" remain troublesome.

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