11/14 His face went white, then red. He fidgeted about for an answer. "I didn't know that it was a tender spot with you, or your family." "It isn't," Bert rejoined hurriedly. "It simply amounts to this, that the reward will never be paid to a pair of cheeky, brazen-faced-----" "Won't you please stop right there, Mr.Dodge ?" Laura asked sweetly. We don't like to hear remarks that cast disrespect in their direction." "Oh, I beg your pardon," answered Bert, trying not to be stiff. |