I was wondering what I'd do this morning.
Tell Old Hucks to get the nag harnessed." The girl ran eagerly upon her errand.

Old Hucks seemed surprised, and a curious expression showed for an instant through his smile.

But he turned without a word to harness the horse.
Louise stood watching him.
"Your fingers are quite nimble, Thomas, considering the fact that you were once a sailor," she said.
"But sailors have to be nimble, miss," he returned, buckling a strap unmoved.

"Who tol' ye I were once a sea-farin' man ?" "I guessed it." As he appeared indisposed to say more on the subject she asked: "Did you sail with Captain Wegg ?" "Partly, miss.

Dan's already now.