7/8 Did you see how he behaved ?" "I saw him smile like a Chinese mandarin ornament. That's all." "I saw him smile and look smooth; but he can't bear a joke. His hands were all of a tremble as he buttoned up his jacket, and there was a peculiar look in his eye. It's not good policy to make enemies." "Nonsense! He's a poor slack-baked animal. I wonder they ever had him here." West glanced back; but Anson had not yet left the office. |