I see you're in a hurry.

Just thought I'd run alongside a minute and say good-by.

Don't know's I'll see you again afore I sail." "Before you sail?
You--you are going away ?" "Yup.

My owners have been after me for a good while, but I wouldn't leave home on account of dad's health.

Now he's gone, I've got to be gettin' back on salt water again.