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CHAPTER XVII A Troublesome Appreciation
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After all, the most important work of C. B.’s life was steadily1 progressing without hindrance2 of any kind, the spiritual education of Captain Taber. That fine man, in spite of his late advice to C. B. about humility4, was now exceedingly humble5 himself and ready to admit his absolute indebtedness to C. B. for his present peace of mind, and what in religious terminology6 would be called his growth in grace. He certainly was in some respects an entirely7 changed man since his accident, although it must not for a moment be supposed that he was ever anything but just, kind and brave. It was only in the one thing needful that he was then lacking, and that had now been supplied through the agency of his friend, so that he had become a centre of spirituality from which continually emanated8 a sweet aroma9 of content and love of all mankind.
The captain and chief officer of the Golden Gate spent much time with Captain Taber, although it must be said that they did not take to C. B. very much. The sea tradition was strong with them, and as they looked upon C. B. as a sort of menial in his personal attendance upon the captain, they felt that discipline forbade them giving him any opportunity to impose. He never noticed their reserve, in fact he was almost impervious10 to the slights that most of us resent so much, because of his want of[Pg 245] self-consciousness, which went a long way to account for his happiness. As soon as either the captain or the mate came to have a yarn11 with his patient he would, first making sure that all was in order, retire on deck, where he was always in request, and remain there until his friend was alone again. In this way he made the acquaintance of nearly everybody in the ship and enjoyed himself very much, especially when the
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