'Pears like I never see yer afore." "No, but he is quite safe.

What is your name ?" "Sam, sah--just plain Sam." "Well, Sam, I understand you are an engineer.

Now it happens that I want to use this boat, and you are going to run it for me.

Do you understand I am going to sit down here on the edge of this cockpit, and hold this loaded pistol just back of your ear.

It might go off at any minute, and surely will if you make a false move or attempt to foul the engine.