You can't deny it.

And you've too much sense to deny it.

So, I'll say nothing about this, if you like" (pointing to the manuscript), "and if the wind holds, put you ashore to-morrow at Spanish Wells.

I like you in spite of myself.

Is it a bargain ?" On this we parted, and, as I thought, with a certain friendliness on both sides.
There was no sailing wind, so there was nothing to do but stay where we were all day.