"But I didn't think he'd go.

For one thing, I knew he knows Norton doesn't like him." "Then I'll leave you to deal with Norton if he hears about the matter.
Now you have had your amusement, we had better get on." The short rest and laughter had refreshed the gang and they made good progress.

As the holes between the frames deepened, the work got harder and the footing bad, because they were forced to stand on slippery ledges while they passed the heavy stones from man to man.

Charnock was ready with jocular sympathy if one fell or a stone bruised somebody's hand, and his jokes spurred on the weary.

It got dark soon in the hollow, but as the light faded the flame of a powerful blast-lamp sprang up and threw out a dazzling glare.