“Welcome, New Year,” said Captain Jim, bowing low as the last stroke died away. ” I wish you all the best years of your lives, mates. I reckon taht whatever the New Year brings us will be the best the Great Captain has for us -and somehow or other we’ll all make port in a good harbour.”

“Welcome, New Year,” said Captain Jim, bowing low as the last stroke died away. ” I wish you all the best years of your lives, mates. I reckon taht whatever the New Year brings us will be the best the Great Captain has for us -and somehow or other we’ll all make port in a good harbour.”

— L. M. Montgomery