That was nine years ago.

His life has been long in the land for a cat.

He's a good old pal, the First Mate is." "I should have expected you to have a dog," said Gilbert.
Captain Jim shook his head.
"I had a dog once.

I thought so much of him that when he died I couldn't bear the thought of getting another in his place.

He was a FRIEND--you understand, Mistress Blythe?
Matey's only a pal.