But, so far, you've been kind of scouting around the outside edges without getting into the thick of it.

Let's have some of your experiences with the Gray Seal in detail; they ought to make ripping fine yarns." "Not to-night, Jimmie," said Carruthers; "it would take too long." He pulled out his watch mechanically as he spoke, glanced at it--and pushed back his chair.

"Great Scott!" he exclaimed.

"It's nearly half-past nine.

I'd no idea we had lingered so long over dinner.