"Pretty good in the morning, but rather cold and dusty in the afternoon."
"What do you think of our seals?"
These are the two first questions that San Franciscans always ask strangers.
"Oh, the seals didn't strike me as being anything wonderful," replied Jack.
"Aren't, eh?"
"They seem quiet, inoffensive-looking creatures as they lie on the rocks basking in the sun."
"I'll bet you wouldn't care to swim out and bring one back," exclaimed Captain Blower.
"Oh! That would be easy enough."
"I'll bet you."
"My dear Sir, I don't want to make a show of myself, or I'd do it in a moment."