Seven Frozen Sailors

"But what are we going for?" If he had not been so much of a gentleman, I should have said that the half-closing of his left eye and its rapid reopening had been a wink; as it was, we will say it was not. The next moment, he had thrown himself back in his chair, smiled, and said, quietly. "Not yet, captain-not yet. I'll tell you by-and-by. At present it is my secret. Waiter, fill these glasses again!"