4/17 He had just unshipped the last joint, when he became aware that one of his men was approaching him. He inquired his business, and was informed in return that Dempsey, his sub, would be glad to see him at the Ford. Handing his rod to the man he set off in the direction of the crossing in question, to become aware, as he approached it, of a disreputable figure propped up against a tree on the nearer bank. "What on earth have you got there, man ?" "Well, that's more than I can say," the other replied. "He's evidently a white man, and I fancy an Englishman. |