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The Major

CHAPTER XIII
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If I had my way they would get it, too.

But in this country there is no such thing as discipline." He made no attempt to apologise for his outrageous outburst, was probably conscious of no need of apology.
"This is your foreman, I think ?" said Nora, who alone of the party seemed to be able to deal with the situation.
"Oh, yes, Mr.Steinberg," said Switzer, presenting the spectacled man.
"You are too busy to show us anything this afternoon ?" said Nora sweetly.
"Yes, much too busy," said Switzer, gruffly.

"I have no time for anything but work these days." "You cannot come along for a little shoot ?" she said, innocently.

Nora was evidently enjoying herself.
"Shoot!" cried Switzer in a kind of contemptuous fury.

"Shoot, with these dogs, these cattle, tramping around here when they need some one every minute to drive them.


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