20/21 I wush to God it wor, boy: a maight slape this naight the better." "I believe you speak the truth, John; and I ask your pardon. Now not a word to any one, about this strange affair. There is mischief brewing, I can see; and it is my place to attend to it. Several things come across me now--only I will not tell you." They were not at all contented with this; but I would give them no better; except to say, when they plagued me greatly, and vowed to sleep at my door all night,-- "Now, my dears, this is foolish of you. Too much of this matter is known already. |