That's just what I am trying to avoid.

As a gentleman, I am prepared to do everything in my power to relieve you of what must seem a most painful official duty." Mr.Mott smiled.

The Captain stiffened perceptibly.
"How did you come aboard this ship ?" he demanded.
"As a coal passer, sir.

Day before yesterday, when you were getting in the last lot of coal.

I had a single five dollar gold piece in my pocket.