"That will do very nicely, and I am much obliged to you." After finishing his work in the cabins, Reuben went forward.
"Captain," the young lady said, as she went upon deck, "I have been talking to that young carpenter of yours.

I am quite interested in him.

Is he really a carpenter?
He does not talk a bit like one." "I believe so, Miss Hudson," the captain replied.

"At least, he produced an excellent testimonial from his last employer, when I engaged him.

Of course, it might not have been genuine.