"To be sure, if you can't do better."
"I can't. I don't want anything but my rations, you know."
"You'll soon be worth your wages. I can't say you are yet, you know."
"Of course not. You must have your full crew besides."
"We're one hand short this voyage; and you've done something to fill the gap."
"I'm very glad, I'm sure. But what would you advise me to do when we reach Newcastle? It will be some time before you get off again."
"Not long. If you like to take your share in getting the cargo on board, you can make wages by that."
"With all my heart," said Thomas, whom this announcement greatly relieved.
"It's dirty work," said the captain.
"There's plenty of water about," answered Thomas.