A' mought 'a been born i' Flaambro.

A' maa baide for a week, if a' hath the tokkins." Mr.Mordacks felt that he had made his footing; but he was not the man to abide for a week where a day would suit his purpose.

His rule was never to beat about the bush when he could break through it, and he thought that he saw his way to do so now.

Having finished his meal, he set down his knife with a bang, sat upright in the oaken chair, and gazed in a bold yet pleasant manner at the sturdy hostess.
"You are wondering what has brought me here.

That I will tell you in a very few words.