The chain now stretches all the way to the yard. They call it a kindness, that I pointed out a joint about to split, but I was only curious where that ship means to go come spring.

• TorgilYou came all the way to the yard and didn't even look at me.
  BjornYou had three nails in your hand. Look away from a hand like that and something gets missed.
• HelgaThe hand that pointed out that joint could have saved my father's ship too. This winter really is dragging on.