“Yes, my good old friend. I have been worried nearly to death about him.”
“He was awful mad to come along and find you, but I tell him I do the biz.”
“It is very kind of you, Monday, and I appreciate the situation.”
“Lie low, ma’am, don’t move; don’t say a word above a whisper.”
“Why not?”
“The pirates find us.”
“Do you think they will attack Jack again!”
“Certain, sure, if they get half a chance.”
“I will help fight them.”
“No occasion for that, ma’am; he engage Arabs to defend the hotel. We got a garrison.”