And it was of sealskin,-andhe was an old sealer.

And it was of seal-skin-andhe an old sealer.

Let her go through water, you Jim Tiger, said the old sealer, whose professional ardor was fairly aroused.

It was merely a glimpse-theimpatient Walrus allowing us but a moment for examination-butit appeared sufficient for the purposes of the old sealer.

"Here's a dry-dock for you, Sir John!" exclaimed the old sealer, chuckling.

"We sha'nt go so fast for our armor," observed the cautious old sealer; "but what we want in heels, we'll make up in bottom."