[At the Foot of the Rainbow by Gene Stratton-Porter]@TWC D-Link bookAt the Foot of the Rainbow CHAPTER VIII 15/39
He don't think.
He niver thought about anybody in his life except himself, and he niver will." "Maybe he didna go to town!" "Maybe the sun won't rise in the morning, and it will always be dark after this! Come in and get your supper." "I'd best pick up something to eat at home," said Dannie. "I have some good food cooked, and it's a pity to be throwin' it away. What's the use? You've done a long day's work, more for us than yoursilf, as usual; come along and get your supper." Dannie went, and as he was washing at the back door, Jimmy came through the barn, and up the walk.
He was fresh, and in fine spirits, and where ever he had been, it was a sure thing that it was nowhere near Casey's. "Where have you been ?" asked Mary wonderingly. "Robbin' graves," answered Jimmy promptly.
"I needed a few stiffs in me business so I just went out to Five Mile and got them." "What are ye going to do with them, Jimmy ?" chuckled Dannie. "Use thim for Bass bait! Now rattle, old snake!" replied Jimmy. After supper Dannie went to the barn for the shovel to dig worms for bait, and noticed that Jimmy's rubber waders hanging on the wall were covered almost to the top with fresh mud and water stains, and Dannie's wonder grew. Early the next morning they started for the river.
As usual Jimmy led the way.
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