You have heard what I had to say, and I hope you will profit by it." I burst out into a roar of laughter, for Barkins' assumption of dignity was comic.
"What do you mean by that, sir ?" he cried in an offended tone.
"Second-hand captain's rowing!" I cried.

"Why, I heard him say those very words to you." "Hi! stop!" cried Smith, as Barkins turned red with annoyance.

"Where are you going, sir ?" "Down below to see Ching," I replied coolly; and I descended the companion-ladder to where the man lay.
He was looking very yellow and gloomy, but as soon as he caught sight of me his face lit up.
"You come along see Ching ?" he said in his high voice; and upon my nodding--"Velly glad.

Doctor say stop along, velly much, not gettee up to-day." "But you are ever so much better ?" "Yes, quite well.

Not velly wet now.