Cor. You think, then, that recognition would not be a Poor policy?
Ad. Yes—no! No—yes! Doormat! You know what I mean.
Cor.(quickly.) Oh! yes. Certainly,sir! But what is your opinion upon the woman question?
Ad. Don't care a snap. Let 'em vote. Won't make a difference 'board ship.
Cor. You think, then that women will never be sailors, Admiral?
Ad. Nothing they could do. Except to trim the boats; look out for the mizen sheets or somethg o' that kind. Couldn't expect 'em, even in a calm, to be brisk in manning the yards, much less martingales.
Cor. What is your opinion, Admiral, of SHERIDAN'S work among the Piegans?
Ad. (laughing). Neat job. How was that for Lo?
Cor. Good. Do you believe the Pope's infallible, Admiral?
Ad. The Pope's what?