Considering the matter calmly, I am disposed to believe there is now no danger--that the hot iron radically destroyed the last chance of infection." "I am very glad to hear you say so." "You care a little, then ?" How quickly she is on her guard.
"Because I would not see a brave boy needlessly sacrificed." "You look on me as a boy.

I am twenty-three." "My own age, sir.

That gives me the right to feel myself your senior." "How so ?" "You know a woman is older at twenty-three than a man.

Then you do not wear a beard." "I shall cultivate one from this hour.

Why, a year ago I looked like a pard, but was influenced to change." Again that quick flash of intelligence.
"Ah! Doctor Chicago has left a lady love in the city on the lake." "What makes you say that ?" "Several remarks you have made; the one just now, and then in reference to the spur that sent you to face that dog.