"I'll bet you every cent in this pile of my winnings here that that young lady isn't your amanuensis, and never has been.

I'll bet its like that she is no relative of yours.

I'll bet it all over again that she is the most beautiful woman that ever set foot on a boat on this river, or ever set foot on any land.

Moreover, I'll bet again--" "You might win a certain share of these wagers," smiled the young officer, willing to pass by a possible argument.

"Moreover, I am quite willing to discuss arrangements for changing the term of servitude of this young lady.