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Now let's talk about Jedediah.

Do you think--" "Jedediah be keelhauled! Will you marry me, Thankful Barnes ?" "Why no, Obed; of course I won't." "You won't?
Why not ?" "Because--well, because I--I can't.

There, there, Obed! Please don't ask me again.

Please don't!" Captain Obed did not ask.