Captain Frederick Marryat

Mr. Midshipman Easy Captain Frederick Marryat

"Why, what's the matter with it, Mr Easy?" "The matter affects me as well as the boy. Nicodemus is a long name to write at full length, and Nick is vulgar. Besides, as there will be two Nicks, they will naturally call my boy young Nick, and of course I shall be styled old Nick, which will be diabolical." "Well, Mr Easy, at all events then let me choose the name." "That you shall, my dear, and it was with this view that I have mentioned the subject so early." "I think, Mr Easy, I will call the boy after my poor father-his name shall be Robert." "Very well, my dear, if you wish it, it shall be Robert. You shall have your own way.