"Why don't you like him ?" "'Cause I don't, that's all." "That ain't much of a reason, seems to me.

What have you got against him, Phin?
You don't know anything to his discredit, do you ?" "Never you mind whether I do or not." Captain Jerry grunted but seemed disinclined to press the point further.

Every one was surprised therefore when Jed Winslow moved across to where Phineas was standing, and looking mildly down at the little man, asked: "Do you know anything against him, Phin ?" "None of your business.

What are you buttin' in for, Shavin's ?" "I ain't.

I just asked you, that's all.