"So well that I almost believed you myself." "What did you think of his story, Mr.O'Keefe ?" I asked.
His answer was almost painfully brief and colloquial.
"Nuts!" he said.

I was a little shocked, I admit.

"I think he's crazy, Dr.Goodwin," he corrected himself, quickly.

"What else could I think ?" I turned to the little Portuguese without answering.
"There's no need for any anxiety tonight, Captain," I said.

"Take my word for it.