"And I don't think it will be necessary for you to stand guard over my jugular to-night, either.

That old boy will take a lot of time to study out the situation, if I'm any judge.

You won't hear a peep out of him, and I'll bet money on it." "All right," said Frosty, and his tone sounded dubious.

"But you're the first Ragged H man that has ever walked up and shook hands with the old devil.

Perry Potter himself wouldn't have the nerve." Now, that was a compliment, but I don't believe I took it just the way Frosty meant I should.