oh well , i will just have to look after the place by myself until he returns . do you think you could help me ? '' since i 'd not known about the boat , i had no idea what to expect . but , you see , sir , x-222.7 was not simply an average candidate . do you want me to steer him lost , or prevent him from finding this man ? he stops everything and turns to look at me . no wonder bud needed me to take over . '' 