5/18 But the captain can't make a tug that is deceptive, and a fire engine is many flights beyond his power." "This is a most extraordinary form of robbery, I never have heard of anything like it. It's interesting." "Yes, and so are the artists. They are perfectly honest men, and sincere. And the old sailor-man is full of sound religion, and is as devoted a student of the Bible and misquoter of it as you can find anywhere. I don't know a better man or kinder hearted old soul than Saltmarsh, although he does swear a little, sometimes." "He seems to be perfect. |