This is consider'ble of a clipper you've got here," he added.
"Yes, sir," replied the steward grinning.
"Where you from ?" asked Captain Elisha.
"Singapore, sir." "Cargo all out ?" "Yes, sir." "Waitin' for another one ?" "Yes, sir.

We load for Manila bimeby." "Manila, hey?
Have a good passage across ?" "Yes, sir.

She good ship." "Shouldn't wonder.

How d'ye do, sir," to the young man, who was standing near.

"Hope you won't think I'm crowdin' in where I don't belong.