Captain Jim Boyd
The keeper of the Four Winds lighthouse, a wise and gentle old sailor.
Core Belief
"Captain Jim believes in the importance of kindness, compassion, and living a life of integrity. He is accepting of others and finds beauty and wonder in the world around him, even in the face of hardship or loss."
Worldview
Captain Jim sees the world as a vast and mysterious place, full of both beauty and danger. He trusts in the goodness of people and believes that even in the darkest of times there is always hope to be found.
Personality
Captain Jim is kind-hearted, philosophical, and deeply connected to the sea. He is a gifted storyteller and possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is also a loyal friend and a keen observer of human nature.
In Their Own Words
"“I’m right down pleased to meet you, Mistress Blythe; and I hope you’ll be as happy as the first bride was who came here. I can’t wish you no better than THAT. But your husband doesn’t introduce me jest exactly right. ‘Captain Jim’ is my week-a-day name and you might as well begin as you’re sartain to end up--calling me that. You sartainly are a nice little bride, Mistress Blythe. Looking at you sorter makes me feel that I’ve jest been married myself.”"
"“Thought they’d be sorter tasty after travelling,” said Captain Jim. “They’re fresh as trout can be, Mistress Blythe. Two hours ago they were swimming in the Glen Pond.”"
"“You’re young and I’m old, but our souls are about the same age, I reckon. We both belong to the race that knows Joseph, as Cornelia Bryant would say.”"
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