215 225 startling impotence in the act of eagerly
rising in the class to be foremost
in responce to a testing question put
to it by the master. Going close up to
the young sailor, and laying a soothing
hand on his shoulder, he deliberatly
said "There is no hurry, my boy. Take
your time, take your time." Contrary to 33
the effect intended, these words so
fatherly in tone, doubtless touching
Billy's heart to the quick, prompted
yet more violent efforts at utterance —
efforts soon ending for the time
in confirming the paralysis, and
bringing to his face an expression which
was as a crucifixion to behold. The next
215 225 startling impotence in the act of eagerly
rising in the class to be foremost
in responce to a testing question put
to it by the master. Going close up to
the young sailor, and laying a soothing
hand on his shoulder, he deliberatly
said "There is no hurry, my boy. Take
your time, take your time." Contrary to 33
the effect intended, these words so
fatherly in tone, doubtless touching
Billy's heart to the quick, prompted
yet more violent efforts at utterance —
efforts soon ending for the time
in confirming the paralysis, and
bringing to his face an expression which
was as a crucifixion to behold. The next

Transcribed by: John Bryant