Chapter 14 Summary

Joxer Goode comes to take a look at Dick's boat, and goes over it thoroughly, including the plans and specs for the engine. He mentions that he once thought of having this very boat built, but that Captain Texeira ended up providing his two boats instead. When Dick notes that he has heard the Captain is retiring, Goode tells Dick that his two boats are still going to be working for him.

When Goode asks if the boat is to belong to Dick alone, Dick says that it is, and that he has no loans against it. Goode promptly implies he knows that Dick couldn't get a loan, but instead of lashing out at him for the statement Dick remains calm and says that bankers don't know boats. Goode says that Dick obviously knows his work is good. Since that isn't what he...