Chapter 44 39.stubb's monologue
(On the first night shift, Stubb was alone fixing a jigline. He did it, clearing his throat with a "ha" "huh" "ha" "huh" thinking.)
"I've thought it through long ago, and it ended up being like clearing my throat, because that's where all the odd things might end up."
"That's the smartest and most succinct answer, no matter what may happen."
"There will be a consolation, a consolation that works for all outcomes, coming to us at the end."
"Although I don't know what Captain Ahab was talking about with Starbuck, I saw that Starbuck's face has changed."
"Captain Ahab must have tamed Starbucks, I saw that long ago."
"No matter what happens in the future, I will greet the final outcome with a smile."
"I only have such a poor body, no matter who wants it, I can give it to anyone without hesitation."
"Although I feel scared, let me face everything with a smile."
(Stubb sings.)
let's drink
Find joy in indulgence
Life is like the foam on the edge of a beer glass
it bursts when your mouth comes up