"I knew you would be, sir; but I have told you the truth now."
"But where did you get your liquor to-day?"
"It was wine, sir."
"Where did you get it?"
"I brought two bottles on board with me when I reported for duty yesterday."
"This is terrible, Shuffles! Do you know what an awful habit you are contracting, my dear young friend?"
"I never thought much about it till to-night. It has got me into such a scrape this time, that I don't believe I shall ever drink any more."
"As you respect yourself, as you hope for peace in this world, and peace in the next, never put the cup to your lips again. 'Wine is a mocker; strong drink is raging; and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.' Did you drink the two bottles?"
"No, sir; only part of one bottle," replied Shuffles, with commendable promptness.
"Where is the rest of it?"