Why can't he have his smalls made to order, or wear live clothes at any rate ?' 'He's a lucky man, captain,' cried Hugh.

'I should like to have such friends as his.' 'I hope he don't get 'em to make their wills, and then knock 'em on the head,' said Mr Tappertit, musing.

'But come.

The United B.'s expect me.
On!--What's the matter ?' 'I quite forgot,' said Hugh, who had started at the striking of a neighbouring clock.

'I have somebody to see to-night--I must turn back directly.