If my conjectures are right, this boy would stay there indefinitely." "I don't know," said McClintock.
"But you said you weren't particular.

Moreover, he's a Yale University man, and he'd be good company." "What's he know about copra and native talk ?" "Nothing, probably; but I'll wager he'll pick it all up fast enough." "A fugitive." "But that's the point--I don't know.

But supposing he is?
Supposing he made but one misstep?
Your island would be a haven of security.
I know something about men." "I agree to that.

But it strikes me there's a nigger in the woodpile somewhere, as you Yankees say.

Why are you so anxious ?" "Oh, if you can't see your way...." "I'll have a look-see before I make any decision.