Fish Finagling

I had wanted to bring the tea set home to my wife to surprise her... But that won't make up for me not bringing home any fish for supper. Hm. I'll make a deal with you, ‹class›. I've been standing here all day trying to catch some fish for my beautiful wife to cook for us. But the crabs keep stealing my catch--and my bait! Run them off so I can catch and keep some fish, and I will give you this teapot.