Codfish

Codfish is not one of my favorite 'things since I went deep sea fishing in Northern California 20 years ago and caught about 100 of those bottom suckers whcih I never ate.

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"That little chap must be the sneak Spouter mentioned -- the boy they call Codfish," whispered Jack.

The Rover Boys at Colby Hall or The Struggles of the Young Cadets Edward Stratemeyer 1896

"Never mind -- race them anyway, Bill," came from a small, pasty-faced youth, who was usually called Codfish on account of his broad mouth.

The Rover Boys on a Hunt or The Mysterious House in the Woods Edward Stratemeyer 1896

One younger boy, named Stowell, but who was always called Codfish by the others because of his unusually broad mouth, was attacked at the head of the stairs and sent hurtling down to the bottom.

The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island or, The Old Lumberman's Treasure Box Edward Stratemeyer 1896

In a few minutes the snowballs were gotten inside the building, and then two were rolled and pushed over to the room occupied by Henry Stowell, a cadet commonly called Codfish on account of the broadness of his mouth.

The Rover Boys at Big Horn Ranch The Cowboys' Double Round-Up Edward Stratemeyer 1896

In a few minutes the snowballs were gotten inside the building, and then two were rolled and pushed over to the room occupied by Henry Stowell, a cadet commonly called Codfish on account of the broadness of his mouth.

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Though Nellie had heard of Billie's wonderful good fortune in finding the old trunk, she had never heard the details of the part the "Codfish" had played in it until to-night.

Billie Bradley at Three Towers Hall or, Leading a Needed Rebellion Janet D. Wheeler

"When they can't find old 'Codfish' they'll come wandering back again."

Billie Bradley at Three Towers Hall or, Leading a Needed Rebellion Janet D. Wheeler

By this time Chet knew he had no chance of catching the "Codfish," who, now that he was discovered, was probably running into hiding as fast as he could, so he turned back with the boys and began excitedly to tell them what had happened.

Billie Bradley at Three Towers Hall or, Leading a Needed Rebellion Janet D. Wheeler

Later the "Codfish" had turned up again near Three Towers Hall, had robbed one of the teachers of her purse when she was returning from town, and had later succeeded in making off with a great many valuables from

Billie Bradley on Lighthouse Island The Mystery of the Wreck Janet D. Wheeler