Hornswoggled me out of seven letters." "You've got to watch 'em," mused Fitts.

"What was he apologizing to her for ?" "Something to do with his washing.

I don't just remember what it was, but I think she didn't iron and fold his handkerchiefs properly, or maybe it was his collars.

In any case, he panned her for it, and afterwards repented.

Told me in so many words that he felt like a blooming cad about it, and couldn't rest till he had apologized." Fitts took several puffs at his pipe and then remarked: "That man has the biggest wash of anybody in this camp.