'Guess they were afraid to lay hands on it.

Well, they've hosed the place out; that's as much as can be expected, I suppose.

Huish, lay on to these blankets.' 'See you blooming well far enough first,' said Huish, drawing back.
'What's that ?' snapped the captain.

'I'll tell you, my young friend, I think you make a mistake.

I'm captain here.' 'Fat lot I care,' returned the clerk.
'That so ?' said Davis.