26/61 Could n't you heighten it up a little ?" Roderick, for all answer, tossed the sheet back over the statue. "Oblige me, sir," he said, "oblige me! Never mention that thing again." "Never mention it? It 's an abomination!" "An abomination! My Culture!" "Yours indeed!" cried Roderick. I disown it." "Disown it, if you please," said Mr.Leavenworth sternly, "but finish it first!" "I 'd rather smash it!" cried Roderick. |