“I have my doubts.”

“O, botheration take your doubts. Why didn’t ye doubt before ye sat down?”

Jiggins shook his head.

“I tell you what,” said Muckle; “I’ve got an idea.”

“What?” cried all.

“Clams!” said Muckle.

“Clams?” said Jiggins.

“Look,” said Muckle, waving his hand over toward the flats; “do you see that?”

“Yes.”

“Well, it’s full of clams.”