I have an enemy ready made in myself." Rugge placed a strong bony hand upon the cripple's arm.

"I dare say you have! A bad conscience, sir.

How would you like your past life looked into, and blabbed out ?" GENTLEMAN WAIFE (mournfully).--"The last four years of it have been spent in your service, Mr.Rugge.If their record had been blabbed out for my benefit, there would not have been a dry eye in the house." RUGGE.

"I disdain your sneer.

When a scorpion nursed at my bosom sneers at me, I leave it to its own reflections.