Stubley

"If they'd only fetch us them things an 'let alone tracts, Bibles, an' religion," returned Stubley, "I'd have no objection to 'em, but what's the use o 'religion to a drinkin', swearin ', gamblin' lot like us?"

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The boy pulled up at this point, for Stubley made a rush at him, but Pat was too quick for him.

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"What does a boy like you know about lobsters, 'cept to cook' em?" growled Stubley.

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Stubley was violently argumentative, Fox was maudlinly sentimental, and Bryce was in an exalted state of heroic resolve.

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"That's the stuff for my money!" cried Stubley, smacking his lips.

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Strong and willing arms helped, and Stubley was hauled inboard -- restored to life, opportunity, and hope -- and flung into the bottom of the boat.

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Stubley, Ned Bryce, and Groggy Fox -- which last had, alas! forgotten his late determination to "leave the poor old stranded wreck and pull for the shore."

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"There you go," growled Stubley, flinging down a just finished fish with

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"Don't ` Stub 'me," said Stubley in an angry tone.

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"Ah, just so," chimed in Stubley, looking up from his board.

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