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`` He 's an original , '' said the captain to the first-lieutenant , `` but there is some sense in his request . I suppose _ you _ have no objection , Mr Farmer ? Young gentleman , '' he continued , turning to me , `` you must always ask the first-lieutenant , in future , for leave . Mind , do n't be later than four o'clock . '' My messmate , with all manner of humility , now made his request , which being granted , we went down together to my chest , and making a bundle of all the clothes that required alteration , we placed that and ourselves in a shore-boat , and made our way to the tailor 's . I was there introduced to the lovely Jemima . She looked like a very pretty doll , modelled with crumbs of white bread ; she was so soft , so fair , and so unmeaning .