15/15 Again he fixed his eyes on the other's countenance. You'll go to the devil with it, but that's no business of mine." "There's just one thing I must tell you. If this is a joke, keep out of my way after you've played it out, that's all." "It isn't a joke. And one thing I have to tell _you_. I reserve to myself the right of thrashing you, if I feel in the humour for it." Hilliard gave a laugh, then threw himself back into the corner, and did not speak again until the train pulled up at New Street station.. |