Say, boy, what's the matter with your father ?" "It's the--a--the--well, it ain't anything much." They stopped pulling.

It warn't but a mighty little ways to the raft now.

One says: "Boy, that's a lie.

What IS the matter with your pap?
Answer up square now, and it'll be the better for you." "I will, sir, I will, honest--but don't leave us, please.

It's the--the -- Gentlemen, if you'll only pull ahead, and let me heave you the headline, you won't have to come a-near the raft--please do." "Set her back, John, set her back!" says one.