18/25 And if that recommendation don't do, tell him you have killed whales with Captain Bottom, a man what never let a whale git the better of him. And if he has never heard of Captain Price Bottom, of the good old ship Pacific, then he never should own a ship, and don't sail for him. So keep a sharp look out ahead." Here he tapped Tite on the shoulder, exultingly. I shall do my best to merit your confidence and respect." "A stranger, eh? |