13/22 And let us tranquillize ourselves by making a compact. Next time (with a view to our peace of mind) we'll commit the crime, instead of taking the criminal. You swear it ?' 'Certainly.' 'Sworn! Let Tippins look to it. Her life's in danger.' Mortimer rang the bell to pay the score, and Bob appeared to transact that business with him: whom Eugene, in his careless extravagance, asked if he would like a situation in the lime-trade? 'I've a good sitiwation here, sir.' 'If you change your mind at any time,' returned Eugene, 'come to me at my works, and you'll always find an opening in the lime-kiln.' 'Thankee sir,' said Bob. |