Yet, surprisingly, when I hit the mess hall ten feet ahead of the deckhands, most of the scientists were doing all right.
"Let'em Breathe Space"
Lester del Rey
The deckhands and Grundy, the mate, were almost at the door, and I had just time enough to slam it shut and lock it in their faces.
"Let'em Breathe Space"
Lester del Rey
The rest of the men just raised their heads and stared, chewing reflectively on either tobacco or straws, until the plank was dropped and the deckhands began trundling the freight and baggage ashore.
"Janice Day"
Helen Beecher Long