1/18 CHAPTER XVII. I only want to go along by, but the dogs won't let me." "What are you prowling around here this time of night for--hey ?" "I warn't prowling around, sir, I fell overboard off of the steamboat." "Oh, you did, did you? What did you say your name was ?" "George Jackson, sir. I'm only a boy." "Look here, if you're telling the truth you needn't be afraid--nobody'll hurt you. But don't try to budge; stand right where you are. |