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He resolved to make the fog an excuse and slow down to the _ Nequasset 's _ familiar rate of progress . He reflected that he would feel pretty much at home under those circumstances . He was heartened , and went about the ship looking less like a malefactor doomed to execution . When General-Manager Fogg , bustled on board a few minutes prior to the advertised sailing-time at five o'clock , he commented on Captain Mayo 's improved demeanor . `` Getting one of the best jobs on this coast seemed to make considerable of a mourner out of you . Perhaps a mirror has shown you how well you look in that new uniform . At any rate , I 'm glad to see you have chirked up .