21/23 "I thought you were only humbugging; really I did." "I've a good mind to do what you think. You'd better mind your eye, I can tell you--I wish Wally would come. There's five o'clock striking-- I'll go and look for him. Ashby, you see if he's in the library; you kids, stay here, and lock the door, and don't let anybody in but Wally. And look here, if Wally doesn't come by half-past, you can help yourselves." "Thanks awfully," said the party. |