I haven't any friends, any that I wish to remember; I haven't any job.
I am what you might call down and out.

If I had drowned when I fell overboard last night, it might have been a good thing--or it might not.
We won't argue the question, because just now I'm ready to take either side.

But let's talk about yourself.

You're lightkeeper here ?" "I be, yes." "And these particular lights seem to be a good way from everywhere and everybody." "Five mile from Eastboro Center, sixteen from Denboro, and two from the nighest life savin' station.

Why ?" "Oh, just for instance.