[At Sunwich Port, Complete by W.W. Jacobs]@TWC D-Link bookAt Sunwich Port, Complete CHAPTER XI 7/12
'Ow strange it'll seem to 'im following it out aboard a whaler.
Life is full o' surprises, Mr.Wilks, and wot a big surprise it would be to you if you could 'ear wot he says about you when he comes to 'is senses." "I'm obeying orders," growled the other. "Quite right," said Mr.Smith, approvingly, as he drew a bottle of whisky from his bag and placed it on the table.
"Two glasses and there we are. We don't want any salt and vinegar this time." Mr.Wilks turned a deaf ear.
"But 'ow are you going to manage so as to make one silly and not the other ?" he inquired. "It's a trade secret," said the other; "but I don't mind telling you I sent the cap'n something to take afore he comes, and I shall be in your kitchen looking arter things." "I s'pose you know wot you're about ?" said Mr.Wilks, doubtfully. "I s'pose so," rejoined the other.
"Young Nu-gent trusts you, and, of course, he'll take anything from your 'ouse.
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