“Rick and Scotty, who had heard Australian slang before from Digger Sears, one-time mate of the Tarpon, broke into chuckles. "I'd better translate," Scotty said, "'Lord stone the crows' is just an expression. Oscar Ashe is hard cash. Yakka is… — John Blaine Copy Share Image
“Plenty of blanks in the world's charts. There will have to be a lot surveying before all of them are filled in.” — John Blaine Copy Share Image
“Rick and Scotty, who had heard Australian slang before from Digger Sears, one-time mate of the Tarpon, broke into chuckles. "I'd better translate," Scotty… — John Blaine Copy Share Image
“We women have intuition," Barby said loftily. "I wouldn't expect you to understand. I can't imagine why there aren't more women detectives.” — John Blaine Copy Share Image
“No sooner did the plan let them off at New Caledonia, than Barby found another friend. He was a Kanaka taxi driver, over six… — John Blaine Copy Share Image
“As they left the pier and walked into the park, Chahda looked around appreciatively. "Nice place, this. Capital of New Caledonia. Big island, has… — John Blaine Copy Share Image
“But he's nice," Barby objected. Tom Bishop smiled without humor. "Most pleasant and interesting man I ever knew was a burglar.” — John Blaine Copy Share Image
“Rick was proud of his sister. In situations where most girls would be a burden, she could more than hold her own. She could… — John Blaine Copy Share Image
