The Hagfish

The hagfish is a tavern and flophouse run by Jargie Quinn, which is a favorite among fishermen, sailors and gamblers. One of the most interesting game of chance is called "yarning" which involves betting on how long a local can string along an impromptu fable without contradicting himself. Jargie is one of the most accomplished "yarners," often recalling, in wildly differing versions, how he lost his leg. Another interesting game is one of intestinal fortitude which involves drinking the water out of Norah, a hagfish's tank. No one really knows how many Norahs there have been, but the tank water seems to get quite filthy.