John was with me, and I knew by John's face he was praying.

I was but a lad, but I said 'Our Father,' for I knew that Christ's words could not be wrong wherever they were said." "Well, sir, I hope you will recover your health soon and be able to return to your business." "My health, Captain, is firstrate! I have not come to sea for my health.
Surely to goodness, John did not tell you that story ?" "No, he did not, and I saw that you were well enough as soon as you came on board." "Well, Captain, I am here to try how a life of pleasure and idleness will suit me.

I hate the mill, I hate its labor and all about it, and John thought a few months of nothing to do would make me go cheerfully back to work." "Do you think it will ?" "I say no--downright." "And what then, sir ?" "I really cannot say what I may do.

I have a bit of money from my father, and I know lots of good fellows who seem happy enough without business or work of any kind.

They just amuse themselves or have some fad of pleasure-making like fast horses." "Such men ought never to have been born, sir.