"I mean really curious things!" "Oh yes, my dear," replied the old sailor.

"I was once out trawling with a fisherman off Saint Helens, when we dragged up a donkey-cart!" "O-oh!" exclaimed Nellie, opening her blue eyes wide with wonder.

"Did you catch the donkey as well ?" "Well, no," answered the Captain, smiling at her amazement, her eyes being so big and her face such a study.

"The poor man's donkey, missy, had been eaten by the crabs, but the cart was there, shafts, wheels, and all; and, a nice mess the lot made of the trawl-net, tearing it all to pieces!" "That clenches it then.

I'll come with you by all means!" cried Mr Dugald Strong, a pleased smile creeping over his face as he rubbed his hands with expectant glee.