William C Falkner

The White Rose of Memphis William C Falkner

"I leave that to you, and trust you will select a pretty name; there is nothing like having a pretty name for a pretty boat. Shakespeare was decidedly mistaken when he thought that there was nothing in a name." "I agree with you there, Sam, and insist that you shall select the name." "No, no; but I'll tell you what we will do: you write down three names, and I'll write three; we'll put them in a hat, and the first one drawn shall be her name." "All right." The names were written, placed in the captain's hat, and Sam was requested to draw out one. "What have you got, Sam?" said the captain.