But this is the real thing, fellows! Why, this old hooker might take it into her head to go down _ker-plop_ any minute!" "Huh," replied Wink Wheeler, "that may be your idea of the real thing, Perry, but it isn't mine.

I'm just as strong for adventure as you, sonny, but I prefer mine on top of the water and not underneath!" "Shucks," said Joe, "this thing can't sink.

Look at all the lumber on her!" "Yes, but it might get water-logged," suggested Bert from the door of the deck-house.

"Wood does, doesn't it ?" "Not for a long time," said Joe.

"Years, maybe.