9/39 I've no other gifts, and I like to be some use in the world. It 'ud tickle me to see them make good. But I can see as far through a stone wall as any blind horse can, and I know--better maybe than you do, Jael--that all they'll get by cutting loose and playing pirates is the worst end of it. I hate to see them lose out, so I use what gifts I've got in their behalf." "Do you call it helping us to come out against Ali Higg and kidnap his wives ?" she retorted. |