"Have ye so!" Ginger was surprised and impressed. "Like it?"
The eyes of the Sailor looked straight down into those of Ginger. But he didn't say anything.
"You didn't like it?"
"No."
"Why did you stick it, then?"
"Dunno."
The conversation languished a moment, but Ginger's curiosity was increasing.
"Still foller the sea?"
"No."
"What's yer job?"