brannigan

He ducked his head and hoisted an elbow to ward off the expected retort; but Brannigan was too busy just then for any fooling.

It was therefore something of a disappointment to find that Brannigan's shop was not open when they reached the quay.

"Yes, it's the highest bit o' country fer miles round," murmured Brannigan dreamily, soaking in the sun.

In warm weather his endurance would have been, no doubt, equal to Brannigan's.