"TRIED!" said Captain Bowers, indignantly.

"I have tried, over and over again, but it's no use." "Have you tried the right way ?" suggested Ed ward Tredgold.
"I've tried every way," replied Captain Bowers, impatiently.
"We must think of another, then," said the imperturbable Edward.

"Have some more beef ?" The captain passed his plate up.

"You should have seen her when I said that I was coming to supper with you this evening," he said, impressively.

Mr.Tredgold laid down the carving knife and fork.