He took to wearing a Greek merchant navy captain's cap, and spending his mornings at the marina telling the staff what to do. "Sure thing, Captain Eddie," they replied. But they never did what he asked them to do, and Eddie never noticed. So everybody was content.
In "The Dog Who Came in from the Cold" by Alexander McCall Smith, the character Eddie adopts a whimsical persona by donning a Greek merchant navy captain's cap. He spends his mornings at the marina, trying to assert authority over the staff by giving them orders. His interactions are lighthearted, with the staff humorously acknowledging him with the phrase "Sure thing, Captain Eddie."
Despite Eddie's attempts at commanding respect, the staff often ignore his requests, yet he remains blissfully unaware of their indifference. This arrangement leads to a sense of mutual contentment, illustrating an amusing dynamic where Eddie finds joy in his captaincy while those around him playfully disregard it.
