But it's high time we should wet our whistles, and it's but dry talking without something to wash a clear way for the slack.

So, boys, be up, and fish up the jemmi-john--I hope it hain't been thumped to bits in the rut.

If it has, I shall be in a tearing passion." "Well, now, that won't be reasonable, seeing that it's no use, and jest wasting good breath that might bring a fair price in the market." "What, not get in a passion if all the whiskey's gone?
That won't do, strannger, and though you have helped me out of the ditch, by, dogs, no man shall prevent me from getting in a passion if I choose it." "Oh, to be sure, friend--you an't up to my idee.

I didn't know that it was for the good it did you that you got in a passion.

I am clear that when a man feels himself better from a passion, he oughtn't to be shy in getting into it.