Notas del episodio
The cargo liner S.S. San Pedro was at the Hoboken waterfront and would be getting underway. The last few loads of passenger luggage was being hoisted aboard. The San Pedro would be carrying 172 passengers and 200 crew members as she would be beginning her long journey to Buenos Aires. First officer Bradell is currently on the open bridge deck. A moment later, a young woman passenger approaches him and says "My, but you look confident". Bradell says "Huh?" She says "I'm glad you look confident, but you don't have to look so serious". Bradell says "I'm sorry, Miss, but the passengers are not allowed on the bridge". She says "I know that. I've been on ships before, and I've never been thrown off a bridge, yet". Bradell says "Well, I have no intention of throwing you off, but I must ask you ...." She says "My name is Marilee". Bradell says "How do you do?" Marilee asks "Are you the captain?" He says "No, I'm Bradell, the first officer. Now if you'll please .... " Just then, an officer comes up and Bradell says "Yes, Mr. Driscoll, what is it? Driscoll says "The Captain would like to see you in his cabin, right away". Bradell says "Good. Take charge of the bridge, Mr. Driscoll, and please make sure the young lady finds her way back to the passenger deck". He says "Right, sir". Bradell goes to the Captain's quarters and knocks on the door. Captain says "Come in". Bradell opens the door and says "You sent for me, Captain?" He says "Oh, yes, I did my boy. Everything in order on deck?" Bradell says "Yes, sir, we'll sail in about twenty minutes". Captain says "Good. Oh, Mr. Bradell, I'd like to present a friend of mine, Dr. Percival". The doctor says "How do you do?" Bradell looks at him, and is taken aback! The doctor says "I don't wonder at your surprise. My appearance is somewhat strange". Bradell says "I'm, uh, sorry, sir". The doctor says "No, I'm quite used to such a reaction. I'm well aware that I closely resemble uh, a corpse".