'Now, you see, Tom,' said Mr. Harthouse in conclusion, himself tossing over a rose or two, as a contribution to the island, which was always drifting to the wall as if it wanted to become a part of the mainland:
"Orain, badakizu, Tom" esan zuen Mr. Harthousek bukatzeko, berak ere arrosa bat edo beste alde batera boteaz, irlari bere ekarpena eskaintzeko, irlatxoa beti ere hesiaren aldera lerratzen baitzen lehorraldearekin bat egin nahi izango bailuen: