He had been thinking of suicide all the morning, but he was a coward, and now he evidently felt sure that he was to be killed by August.

He did not dare disobey, but led the way, stopping to try to apologize two or three times, but never getting any further than "I--I--" Once in the state-room, he sat down on the berth and gasped, "I--I--" "Here is your money," said August, handing it to him.

"I made the gambler give it up." "I--I--" said the astonished and bewildered Norman.
"You needn't say a word.

You are a cowardly scoundrel, and if you say anything, I'll knock you down for treating my father as you did.

Only for--for--well, I didn't want to see you fleeced." Norman was ashamed for once, and hung his head.