His throat was parched and dry, and he needed it.
He drew a deep breath of relief.
"I feel better," said he.

"I was in search of a spring when that cursed beast spied me and gave me chase." They sat down under the shade of a large tree and lunched.
"What sort of luck have you had since you tried to break into my restaurant, Mr.Hogan ?" asked Joe.
Hogan changed color.

The question was an awkward one.
"Who told you I tried to enter your restaurant ?" he asked.
"The man you brought there." "That wasn't creditable of you, Hogan," said Joshua, with his mouth full.

"After my friend Joe had given you a supper and promised you breakfast, it was unkind to try to rob him.

Don't you think so yourself ?" "I couldn't help it," said Hogan, who had rapidly decided on his defense.
"Couldn't help it ?" said Joe in a tone of inquiry.