The Captain had sold all his lobsters. They had been particularly fine ones andhad gone off like hot cakes everyone who passed by the wharf stopping to buyone ... » 

The Captain had sold all his lobsters. They had been particularly fine ones andhad gone off like hot cakes everyone who passed by the wharf stopping to buyone or two. Now the red dory was empty and the Captain had washed her out withhis usual scrupulous care and was making preparations for his homeward voyagewhen he was hailed by a cheery voice from the street. Excerpt «