You were quite right about the coursing meeting; they are a low lot, and I oughtn't to mix with them.

But I had bets on some of the dogs and wanted to go awfully.

Then when you said I mustn't I lost my temper." "That was very evident, Anthony." "Yes, mother; I felt as though I could have killed someone.

I did try to kill Bess with that bust of Plato, but she dodged like a cat and the thing smashed against the wall.

Then she came for me straight and gave me what I deserved, for she was too many for me.