It might, at least, toss old Mr.Skaggs back into our midst; that would be a relief, even if he came up as a chunk of lava.

But nothing happens--nothing! These Persian fairies you talk about--bah! I said I'd decided to resign, to get out of the infernal place.

But I've changed my mind.

I'll stick my time out.

I've got three months longer to stay and I'll stay.