35/51 Such a tremendous business!" "I was just telling Mr.Spillikins," said Mr.Newberry, "about the work we had blasting out the motor road. You can see the gap where it lies better from here, I think, Spillikins. I must have exploded a ton and a half of dynamite on it." "By Jove!" said Mr.Spillikins; "it must be dangerous work eh? I blew up two Italians on the last job." He paused a minute and added musingly, "Hardy fellows, the Italians. I prefer them to any other people for blasting." "Did you blow them up yourself ?" asked Mr.Spillikins. |