"Well, Jack," he said, "a penny for your thoughts." "Oh; I was thinking what the sword had seen." "I hope it will see no more, but it may--it may.

Now I want to say a word to you.

You had a fight with Tom McGregor and got the worst of it." "I did." "I do not ask why.

You seem to have shown some pluck." "I don't know, uncle.

I was angry, and I just slapped his face.