And then I believe him till the time's gone by, and after that I am miserable in my conscience.

So I haven't an easy time of it, though I have good times, and money to spare." I was getting fond of the honest, talkative old fellow; so when Dick asked him if he wanted to turn in, and he answered no, I was well pleased.
"Can't you pitch us a yarn, daddy ?" said Dick.

"Tell us something about the old country.

I should like well to hear what you were at home." "I'll pitch ye a yarn, lad," he replied, "if the master don't want to turn in.

I'm fond of talking.