"Thought I'd stop long enough to say 'Howdy,' anyhow." "Why, Bailey Stitt!" cried the Captain.

"How are you?
Glad to see you.
Thought you was down to South Orham, takin' out seasick parties for the Ocean House, same kind of a job I used to have in Wellmouth." "I am," replied Captain Stitt.

"That is, I was.

Just now I've run over here to see about contractin' for a supply of clams and quahaugs for our boarders.

You never see such a gang to eat as them summer folks, in your life.