Then, led on by the captain's questioning, he continued with his years at college, his experiences as reporter and city editor.

Without being conscious that he was doing so, he gave his host a pretty full sketch of himself, his story, and his ambitions.
"Mr.Pearson," said Captain Elisha, earnestly, "don't you worry about that yarn of yours.

If you'll take the advice of an old feller who knows absolutely nothin' about such things, keep on rememberin' about your Uncle Jim.

He was a man, every inch of him, and a seaman, too.

Put lots of him into this hero of yours, and you won't go fur wrong.