Rum Runner's Reef

The cook stopped singing and looked at her in surprise You're done already? My! My! What a fine help you are! No I don't need any more help today. He smiled widely at her and then said For your help I'll give you one piece of advice: If you see any gold pieces on the ship - throw them to the dolphins never the sharks. Always throw them to the dolphins. He turned back to his stove and she stood silently puzzled before asking him Why wouldn't I keep a gold piece instead of throwing it in the sea? The cook spun suddenly around with a wild and frightened look in his eye NEVER! Never keep one! They are cursed you understand? Never keep one! Throw them to the dolphins always! There - I have said too much - go now quickly! He spun back to his stove and continued working singing once more and she turned quietly and left the galley.