[Where getting onto the ship is concerned, Long manages for himself, mooring both boats to the side of the ship with a line from them knotted around a belaying pin on the side of the ship. That done, he lets himself look around.
Overall, she's well cared for. He can see that at once. His eye also picks out every fault in her maintenance. Little things that build up without daily sweeps of her. Still, it's no worse than any other ship lying in harbour. For a long while. She certainly needs detailed care, but the overall has been done quite well.
Which deserves remark.]
You have done an admirable job of taking care of her.
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Overall, she's well cared for. He can see that at once. His eye also picks out every fault in her maintenance. Little things that build up without daily sweeps of her. Still, it's no worse than any other ship lying in harbour. For a long while. She certainly needs detailed care, but the overall has been done quite well.
Which deserves remark.]
You have done an admirable job of taking care of her.