The cylinder was a little stiff this morning when I looked at it, but I've oiled it with No.

27--an excellent rust solvent and lubricant, Mr.Ruthven--and now the cylinder spins around in a manner perfectly trustworthy.

So, as I was saying, I have this very excellent and serviceable weapon, and shall give myself the pleasure of using it on you if you ever commence any such action for divorce or separation against your wife.

This is final." Ruthven stared at him as though hypnotised.
"Don't mistake me," added Selwyn, a trifle wearily.

"I am not compelling you to decency for the purpose of punishing _you_; men never trouble themselves to punish vermin--they simply exterminate them, or they retreat and avoid them.