But it wouldn't do Simenon any good if the captain reached the end ahead of everyone else.

Fortunately, the captain had already considered that question, and reached a decision.

Down he went just as the captain reached him.

The captain leaned forward and reached around the console to cut its power.

The captain reached the bridge just in time to see the explosion on the horizon.

The captain reached them, his dark bearded face coming into the light.

The captain reached over her shoulder to push a small lever.

The captain was reaching, no hat, the face of the first officer turned forward, away from him.

The captain reached for the mike on his desk, pressed the key.

The captain reached for the top of his head.