You done fust rate, considerin' how recent you shipped." "Thanks.

Overwhelmed, I'm sure." Then, with a look of languid amusement at the pair, "What is this--a meeting of the Board of Naval Affairs?
Have you bought a yacht, Sylvester ?" "No." The lawyer's tone was sharp.
"Humph! Well, take my advice and don't.

Yachts are all right, to have a good time on, but they cost like the devil to keep up.

An auto is bad enough.

By the way, Sylvester, did you hear about my running over the Irishman this morning ?" "Running over ?" repeated the captain, aghast.