13/17 He only looked respectful, and said, "Yes, Sir." "About drawing the house, come when you choose," said Mr.Burt, rising. If I'm not at home ask for Mrs.Simcoe, d'ye hear? She will attend to you." Abel bowed very respectfully and as if he were controlling a strong desire to kneel and kiss the foot of his Holiness, Christopher Burt; but he mastered himself, and Hiram opened the front door. Abel, putting a piece of money into his hand. He scanned the windows; he glanced under the trees; but he saw nothing. |