I mean it quite in earnest--I had rather be a sailor.
I don't wish to get away from Latin and Greek, I don't mind them; but I think I could be a better sailor than anything.

I know it is not all play, but I am willing to rough it; and I am getting so old, it is time to see about it, so will you consent to it, papa ?" "Well! there's some sense in your way of putting it," said Dr.May.

"You have it strong in your head then, and you know 'tis not all fair-weather work!" "That I do; Alan told me histories, and I've read all about it; but one must rough it anywhere, and if I am ever so far away, I'll try not to forget what's right.

I'll do my duty, and not care for danger." "Well said, my man; but remember 'tis easier talking by one's own fireside than doing when the trial comes." "And will you let me, papa ?" "I'll think about it.

I can't make up my mind as 'quick as directly,' you know, Harry," said his father, smiling kindly, "but I won't treat it as a boy's fancy, for you've spoken in a manly way, and deserve to be attended to.