Good day, Mr.Pearson." He departed, driving his new victim before him and tongue-lashing him all the way.

The captain drew a long breath.
"Say, Mr.Pearson," he declared, "a minute or so ago you said this was a lucky day for you.

I cal'late it's a luckier one for me.

If it hadn't been for you I'd been took up.

Yes, sir, took up and carted off to the lockup.