Mr. Gregg Meets Lautisse

to happen; as follows; to take a walk; on deck; to run into smb; alone; a nasty look; not to want to disturb smb; to back away; to mum­ble an apology; to be called back; to discover that smb's English is good; to approach smb; to puzzle over smth; to suggest the right word; to fit the definition; to solve the puzzle; to be highly pleased with smb.

Lautisse Invites Mr. Gregg to His Cabin

to win the prize; a wallet made of pigskin; beside oneself with joy; to celebrate; to introduce oneself as...; to discuss things over a glass of brandy; (brandy) to loosen one's tongue; finally; to promise not to breathe a word; to give one's real name; to make no impression on smb; not to know a thing about smth.

The Greggs Learn the Truth

About Their Fellow-Traveller

to talk smth over with smb; to be puzzled; to make up one's mind to find out smth; to consult the ship's librarian; to take smb aside; a few innocent questions; to drop a name; to be surprised to learn that...; the world's greatest living painter; to give up painting; not to touch another brush as long as he lived; (the news) to make smb catch his breath; to be delighted; to seize the chance; to invite smb around for a drink.

Lautisse Comes to Spend

A Weekend With the Greggs

to get to be real friendly; to suggest; to arrange to spend a weekend with smb; to arrive on the noon train; to drive; to ask if smb wants to do anything in particular; to be eager to please smb; to have one wish only; to sit and relax; to show smb about (around); to be attentive to smb's wishes.

The Fence is Given

A Fresh Coat of Paint

to be in the habit of; to rise early; to remember a job; to build a fence with one's own hands; one's pride and joy; to take proper care of; to be particular about; to need a fresh coat of paint; to get out a bucket half full of white paint; to hear footsteps; to decide to postpone the job; to seize the brush from smb's hand; to show firmness and determination; to get on with the job; to work fast; to be impatient to finish smth; to be happy in one's work; in high spirits; now and then; to step back; to admire one's work; to do a good job on the fence; to have nothing to do but to return to one's papers; to fight down a feeling of displeasure; to let one's guest have his own way.

Lautisse Has a Telephone

Conversation With Gerston

a sculptor; the next town; to wish to get in touch with smb; possi­ble; to get smb on the telephone for smb; to talk French; a lively talk; not to understand a thing; probably; to speak of one's impressions; to make some sort of arrangement with smb.

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