this may come to a surprise to you , but there are folks here who have a lot of pride in this town , he whispers in my ear . well ... not really floating , i guess , because the book said the sails were set , but when the people who found it boarded her , everyone on the mary celeste was gone . it turns out he made extra helpings of chicken and rice for us , so we help ourselves in spite of our recent meal . i keep saying it and no-one believes me . 