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Colt quotes the ignorant herd to me, and I put him the ignorant herd's question--without getting a reply." "You did not allow him much time for one," said Brother Bonaday mildly.
Brother Copas stared at him, drew out his watch again, and chuckled.
"You're right.

I lose count of time, defending my friends; and this is your battle I'm fighting, remember." He offered his arm, and the two friends started to walk back towards St.Hospital.

They had gone but a dozen yards when a childish voice hailed them, and Corona came skipping along the bank.
"Daddy! you are to come home at once! It's past six o'clock, and Branny says the river fog's bad for you." "Home ?" echoed Brother Bonaday inattentively.

The word had been unfamiliar to him for some years, and his old brain did not grasp it for a moment.