I was pretty nigh crazy that night he left, and handled him, maybe, rougher'n I ou'ter, but I couldn't help it.

There's some things I can't stand, and what he done was one of 'em.

It all comes back to me now, but I'd do it ag'in." As he spoke the rough, hard sailor leaned forward and rested his chin on his hand.

The news had evidently been a great shock to him.
The doctor reached over and laid his hand on the captain's knee.

"I'm very, very sorry, captain, for you and for Bart; and the only son you have, is it not ?" "Yes, and the only child we ever had.