In fact, I imagine our situation is much like Cartwright's.

When he bought the wreck he no doubt felt some strain.

But won't you take another drink ?" Brown indicated his glass, which still held some liquor, and Lister refused politely.

He noted that Montgomery knew their object and was surprised, since he thought Cartwright had not talked much about the undertaking.

Then, although Montgomery was obviously ill, one felt he tried to paint the coast in the darkest colors.
"What do you think about our job ?" Brown asked.
"I think it a rash experiment and imagine Cartwright agrees.