"That's what I call business, Harry," said Jem. "Serve me in this—and you can't guess all I'll do for you."
They ate their supper with a good appetite. Jem—who was somewhat methodical after a fashion—cleared away the things, and placed two clean tumblers and a bowl full of sugar upon the table.
When the grog was duly mixed, and "every thing was comfortable," as the man termed it, he commenced his truly remarkable history, which we have corrected and improved as to language, in the following manner.
[13]. Pass fictitious Bank-Notes.
[14]. Handkerchief.
[15]. The Hulks.
[16]. Transports.
[17]. Pulpit.
[18]. Preach.