18/23 How far off was that bird ?" Steve said, "Oh, not far--about thirty yards." The second said, "Well, that is astonishing shooting. How often can he do that ?" Steve said languidly, "Oh, about four times out of five." I knew the little rascal was lying, but I didn't say anything. The second said, "Why, that is _amazing_ shooting; I supposed he couldn't hit a church." He was supposing very sagaciously, but I didn't say anything. The second took Mr.Laird home, a little tottery on his legs, and Laird sent back a note in his own hand declining to fight a duel with me on any terms whatever. |