"But, say, I wish you'd stop talking about it, fellows.

I'm going to be disappointed when I wake up and find it's only a bright and gaudy dream." "It isn't a dream," answered Steve, "unless you say so.

I'll go, and I'll guarantee to get the _Cockatoo_ without expense other than the cost of running her.

If you and Joe can get your folks to let you come, and we can get hold of, say, two other decent chaps to fill the crew, why, we'll do it!" "Do you honestly mean it ?" demanded Perry incredulously.

"Gee, I'll get permission if I have to--to go without it!" "How about you, Joe ?" "Um--I guess I could manage it.