Well, I'll have a look-see at this young De Maupassant.

I know faces.

Down in my part of the world it's all a man has to go by.

But if he's in bed, how the devil is he going with me, supposing I decide to hire him?
The mudhook comes up to-morrow night." "I can get him aboard all right.

A sea voyage under sail will be the making of him." "Let's toddle over to the Victoria at once.