Don't ask me that, for, with my strict scruples against the truth I might say, No.

As it is, I say nothin'-- and wink my port eye." The ten-day visit ended, Mr.Tidditt returned to Bayport.

On the afternoon of his return he and Bailey called at the Whittaker place, and there they were joined by Miss Dawes, who had been summoned to the conclave by a note intrusted to Bos'n.
"Now, Ase," ordered Captain Cy, as the quartet gathered in the sitting room, "here we are, hangin' on your words, as the feller said.

Don't keep us strung up too long.

What did you find out ?" The town clerk cleared his throat.