THE LADY OF THE BARGE
AND OTHER STORIES
By W. W. Jacobs
BOOK 3
BILL'S PAPER CHASE
Sailormen 'ave their faults, said the night watchman, frankly. I'm not denying of it. I used to 'ave myself when I was at sea, but being close with their money is a fault as can seldom be brought ag'in 'em.