Neither did--others.

But I did accept because--well, because.

Now the complications are here, and what then ?" "John--John Kendrick, if you dast to set there and tell me you're cal'latin' to--you can't do it! You can't be goin' to try such a--" "Oh, yes, I can.

I may not succeed, but I can try." Captain Obed seldom lost his temper, but he lost it now.
"By the everlastin'!" he roared.

"And this is the young feller that I've been holdin' up and backin' up as all that's fair and above board! John Kendrick, do you realize--" "Easy, Captain, easy.