He explained why he was paying his visit so early in the season; the family had gone to the sea-side for Easter; the cook was doing spring cleaning, on board wages, with particular instructions to clear out the mice.

他解释了为什么他在这个季节这么早就来拜访； 一家人去海边过复活节了。 厨师正在用船上的工资进行春季大扫除， 并特别指示要清除老鼠。