"There,there. I know Dr. Fairclough can be abit of a rotter, but worse things happen at sea."
"Alex," I sniffed and surreptitiously attempted to wipe my nose. "People haven't said 'worse things happen at sea' since 1872."
"Yes, they have. I said it just now. Weren't you listening?"
"You're right. Silly of me."
"Don't worry. I can see you're upset."
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