'But first, let's see all clear.

I guess you know,' he said with an imperious solemnity, 'I guess you know the bottom is out of this Farallone speculation?
I guess you know it's RIGHT out?
and if this old island hadn't been turned up right when it did, I guess you know where you and I and Huish would have been ?' 'Yes, I know that,' said Herrick.

'No matter who's to blame, I know it.
And what next ?' 'No matter who's to blame, you know it, right enough,' said the captain, 'and I'm obliged to you for the reminder.

Now here's this Attwater: what do you think of him ?' 'I do not know,' said Herrick.

'I am attracted and repelled.