"I could not think what it was till I got close; but of course, when I saw Giuseppi, I knew all about it.

What are you going to do--scout among the Genoese ?" "I am going to find out as much as I can," Francis said.
"It's a capital idea your bringing the boat across the island," Matteo said.

"You are always full of good ideas, Francis.

I can't make it out.
They never seem to occur to me, and at the present time, especially, the only ideas that come into my mind are as to the comfortable meals I will eat, when this business is over.

I never thought I cared much for eating before, but since I have had nothing but bread--and not enough of that--and an occasional fish, I have discovered that I am really fond of good living.