We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea (Chapter 23), 1937

A lot of things were lucky,' said Daddy, and suddenly, while they were walking along, brought his hand down on John's shoulder and gave it a bit of a squeeze. …

She's got a rum job, but she knows how to do it, and to have a job and know how to do it is one of the best things in this life. And if only she stops hankerin…

Grab a chance and you won't be sorry for a might-have-been.