"That's my business."
"Is it? Well, it's my business not to guide you to Tom
Pearce's cottage."
"Hang it, you are a surly lot around here."
"You are a surly lot yourself."
"I only wish to be guided to a man's cabin."
"Well, if you would give a little information you might receive in return a great deal more."
"You cannot expect a stranger to tell his business to every man he meets."
"No; but will you tell me how long you have been on the coast?"
"Why do you ask?"
"As a good Samaritan."