Rattlin the Reefer Part 46

"No; because, d'ye see, no ladies ever came further than your door."

"And whom may I thank for that?"

"Me, a.s.suredly," said Pigtop, very proudly.

"I do."

I did not make out his commission, which vexed him; but, on the other hand, I did not get me a housekeeper, which, at first, a little vexed me; but, really, my friend, in an ex officio manner, does most of the duties of the office to which he aspired extremely well.

Without vanity, I still preserve my good looks, though I must confess to a little unbecoming obesity of figure; yet, through my indolence, and the perseverance of Pigtop, and perhaps certain recollections of a green and bright, bay in one of the summer islands, I do fear that I am a confirmed bachelor.