I reckon HE weren't a vegetarian." "The idea of starving yourself for a worthless dog!" sniffed Mrs.
Doctor.
"You don't know but he may be worth a lot to somebody," protested Captain Jim.

"He didn't LOOK of much account, but you can't go by looks in jedging a dog.

Like meself, he might be a real beauty inside.
The First Mate didn't approve of him, I'll allow.

His language was right down forcible.

But the First Mate is prejudiced.