19/26 Ayes! I had an almighty good time. It's the gov'ment that's down on us an' the gov'ment ain't the people--you hear to me. They's lots o' good, friendly folks here, but I'm ready to go hum. They's a ship leaves Dover Thursday 'fore sunrise an' my name is put down." Jack told them in detail of the unfortunate event of the morning. "Here's suthin' that'll have to be 'tended to 'fore I take the water." "Clarke is full of hartshorn and vinegar," said Preston. |