14/18 Now, you've risked Mabel's life a score of times in order to help sick men in mining camps, and malaria victims and Lord knows what else. Here's a chance to do the biggest thing of all--" "Of course, if you put it that way..." said Ticknor, hesitating. You won't have to stammer a speech at any dinner given in your honor." "D'you want to do it, Mabel ?" asked Ticknor, looking at her keenly across the table. |