"What for ?" "Why, to find the captain," said Mr.Swann, in a surprised voice.
Mr.Smith shook his head.

"You'll offend the cap'n bitter if you go to the police about 'im, sir," he declared.

"His last words to me was, 'Smith, 'ave this kept quiet.'" "It'll be a little job for the police," urged the shipbroker.

"They don't have much to do down here; they'll be as pleased as possible." "They'll worry your life out of you, sir," said the other.

"You don't know what they are." "I like a little excitement," returned Mr.Swann.