"I've got a dope of my own that beats that, any way you take it--and don't cost a quarter as much.

And that linen--I sure would love to cram it down old Abe Smith's gullet.

Say! You got tacks and hammer, and varnish and brushes?
If you're away off from the railroad, as you say you are, all these things must be laid in before we start work.

And what about your oil and gas?
And how's the propeller?
Does she show any crack anywhere?
How far is it, anyway?
I'd like to look 'er over before I do anything about it.
From all I can see, you don't know what condition the motor's in.

How far is it, anyway?
I might go and take a look." "When you take a look," said Johnny, with a flash of his old spirit, "it will be with your sleeves rolled up.