I ordered another. If this was going to be a fish-story, I needed stimulants."On the liner going to New York I met a girl." Biffy made a sort of curious gulping noise not unlike a bulldog trying to swallow half a cutlet in a hurry so as to be ready for the other half. "Bertie, old man, I can't describe her. I simply can't describe her."This was all to the good.
The narrator finds himself intrigued by an unfolding story that prompts him to order another drink, noting that a good fish story requires a bit of stimulation. He reflects on an encounter he had with a girl while traveling on a liner to New York. This memory seems to evoke a sense of excitement and anticipation for what he is about to reveal.
As he continues, his friend Biffy struggles to articulate how remarkable this girl was, likening his efforts to a bulldog attempting to hastily consume food. Biffy's inability to describe her adds to the sense of mystery and intrigue surrounding the girl, suggesting that she left a profound impact on him. This exchange hints at the narrative changing course and setting up a humorous yet engaging situation among the characters.
