We'll get a mule, and put him in here as quick as our show earns his price.

Then we'll go humming down the river faster than any raft that ever drifted.
We may be several days in overtaking them, but I shall be only too happy to have you remain with us for that length of time, and longer, too, if you will.

I am greatly in need of an assistant to help me run the show.

So if you are willing to take hold and work with us, the obligation will be wholly on my side." "Of course I will, sir!" exclaimed Winn, whose spirits were rising as the difficulties of his situation began to disappear.

"I will do anything I can, only I didn't know this was a show-boat, and I'm afraid I am pretty ignorant about shows anyway." "That will be all right," replied the Captain.