"It will not take you a minute; and I've something to tell you."
"You've something to tell me?"
"Yes."
"What have you to say to me?"
"Something very important."
"What are you giving me now?"
"Facts. Cone along; I've a surprise for you."
The master of the "Nancy" was amused and at the same time mystified. He could not dream what the countryman could have to say to him.
"Come along," said Vance.
"You have something to tell me?"