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"Then that's all there is to it; you keep Lost Man, that's what you do.",He was now seized with a passion of delight.,"Findin' Scroggie's money an' will, you mean?","But I ain't, Bill. Cross my heart, I ain't," protested Anson. "Why should I be?","Have you no better clothes than what you wear?" he said.,This question will not appear strange when it is understood that Mr Lawrence occasionally took a seat at an ordinary at "The Swan," served half an hour after noon.,"Ay, but they don't sing," said Captain Acton. "Give me the song of the thrush or the blackbird before all the finest feathers in the world.","Faith an' ain't I alone enough to suit ye?" laughed Harry. "Would ye have me put the cat out, thin? Now, phwat is ut?","He's a mighty fine feller," cried Maurice enthusiastically.,Billy had to stifle his emotion and swallow twice before he answered: "That's what I'd like you to call me. I'll bet you can't say it, though.",CHAPTER XXV MR. HINTER MAKES A CONFESSION,This time Paul was for some minutes in the berth. He came out, leaving the door unlocked as ordered, though shut, and stood beside Mr Lawrence to make his report..