And wisdom, Dauber, if you only knew it;

A five year boy would do a ship as well."

"If that's the kind of thing you hope to sell,

God help you," echoed Chips. "I tell you true,

The job's beyond you, Dauber; drop it, do.

"Drop it, in God's name drop it, and have done!

You see you cannot do it. Here's the Mate

Paints you to frazzles before everyone;

Paints you a dandy clipper while you wait.

While you, Lord love us, daub. I tell you straight,