“Well, he isn't at all.”
“Oh,” said Dick again. And then, “Isn't he?”
“No, he has something to do with—don't you understand what I'm getting at, Dick?” He shook his head.
“Are you going to make me tell you?”
“You needn't tell me anything you don't want to, Annie.”
“O dear, I don't understand it myself, much of it; but I thought you would if what he says is true.”
“It's something about me, then?”
“Yes, Dick,—and the revenue cutter.”
“The revenue cutter?”
“Yes, the Foote. He has something to do with her.”