human
Mussel beds all about here, explained the young man to his guest.
gpt
That means good feeding for the blackfish. Can't catch them anywhere save on a rock bottom, or around old spiles or sunken wrecks. Better let me rig your line, Miss Grayling. You'll need a heavier sinker than that for outside here--ten ounces at least. You see, the tug of the undertow is considerable.
human
Land sakes! she exclaimed.
gpt
Where'd you get scallop bait this time o' year, Lawford? You must be a houn' dog for smellin' 'em out.
human
I am, he laughed.
gpt
I know that tautog will leave mussels for scallop any time. And we'll have the eyes of the scallops fried for lunch. They're all ready in the cabin.