6/12 The lieutenant stepped to his side and said something low and rapid, something which should have made a right-minded donkey-driver touch his hat and slink off. But Tony held his ground with a laugh which was more impertinent than the stare had been. The lieutenant's face flushed angrily, and his hand half instinctively went to his sword. You may go.' Tony suddenly came to his senses. Miss Hazel hurried indoors to make ready for dinner; Mr.Wilder followed in her wake, muttering something about finding the change to pay Tony. |