"I doubt it," replied the sailor, shaking his head, "for neither Neb nor Captain Harding smoke, and I believe that Mr. Spilett would rather keep his note-book than his match-box."
-- J'en doute, répondit le marin en secouant la tête. D'abord Nab et M Smith ne fument pas, et je crains bien que M Spilett n'ait plutôt conservé son carnet que sa boîte d'allumettes!»