"Some one must do that; and of course I can't now."
"Hang the ferry-boat!"
"It must be run, or we shall forfeit the privilege."
"I shall not run it, whatever happens."
"I don't see how I can."
"Lawry, I don't think you are using me right," added Ben sourly.
"Why, what have I done?"
"You've got this boat, and though you know I'm a steamboat man, you don't say a word to me about taking any position on board of her."
"I don't know what position there is on board for you, unless you take a deck-hand's place."
"A deck-hand!"