It's a shame, that's what it is, Gnat." "It seems to be a pity, because we might run against them some time." "Run against them! Why, of course.

The scent's hot now.

Oh, I only wish I was captain of this ship!" "Wish you were, Smithy," said Barkins, yawning.
"Oh, you're awake at last, are you ?" "Of course I am.

Who's to sleep with you yelping about like that.

I say, if you were skipper, we'd share the cabin with you, and have a jolly time of it--eh ?" "Oh, would you ?" cried Smith.