11/15 That whale was my discovery, and the personal discomfort I endured in perfecting my experience was such that I resolved to rest my reputation upon his broad proportions only--to sink or swim with him--and I cannot at this late day permit another to crowd me out of his exclusive use." Jonah sat down and fanned himself, and the Baron, with a look of disgust on his face, left the room. "He queers everything he goes into. If I'd known he was a member of this club I'd never have joined." "We do not appear to be progressing very rapidly," said Doctor Johnson, rising. "So far we have made two efforts to have stories told, and have met with disaster each time. I don't know but what you are to be congratulated, however, on your escape. |