1/17 CHAPTER 8. 'I had to thrash a fellow five minutes ago, and was precious near getting run in. Shall we go the Tottenham Court Road way? These big crossings are like whirlpools; you might go round and round, and never get anywhere. Don't be afraid; if any one runs up against you, I'll knock him down.' 'There wouldn't be room for him to fall,' said Nancy, wild with merriment, as they swayed amid the uproar. |