11/38 But I'll drink it, if you like. I don't think it'll hurt me, if I throw my head back, and take it off quick. Shall I ?' I replied that he would much oblige me by drinking it, if he thought he could do it safely, but by no means otherwise. When he did throw his head back, and take it off quick, I had a horrible fear, I confess, of seeing him meet the fate of the lamented Mr.Topsawyer, and fall lifeless on the carpet. |