companion-way

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I went up the steerage companion-way two steps at a time, with nothing distinct in my mind except joy and the hope that Maud would sleep on until the surprise breakfast was quite ready for her.

Chapter 32 2010
He started for the companion-way, and stepped forward quite as I had been accustomed to see him do; and yet again, in his very walk, there seemed that suggestion of weakness and indecision.

Chapter 33 2010
He stepped out of the companion-way and came up to me.

Chapter 32 2010
Nor did I call this time from the top of the companion-way.

Chapter 33 2010
Had he moved, attempted to drop down the companion-way, I know I would have shot him.

Chapter 32 2010
I crept softly up the companion-way and peeped at him.

Chapter 32 2010
And in the end, our lower rail five feet under water and the wavelets lapping the companion-way combing, the sturdy little craft shivered and shook herself and pointed her masts once more to the zenith.

SMALL-BOAT SAILING 2010
We battened down the engine-room hatch, and the sea rose to it and over it and climbed perilously near to the cabin companion-way and skylight.

SMALL-BOAT SAILING 2010
When he started up the companion-way, I retreated, silently rolling over on top of the cabin.

Chapter 33 2010
He was standing in the companion-way, only his head and shoulders visible, staring straight at me.

Chapter 32 2010