Only--" Mr.Gott muttered the remainder of the sentence under his breath.

However, the depot master heard it and his eye twinkled.
"You're glad of it!" he exclaimed.

"Why, Obed! Major Cuthbertson Scott Hardee! I'm surprised.

Better not let the women folks hear you say that." "Look here!" cried Captain Stitt, rather tartly, "am I goin' to finish that yarn of mine or don't you want to hear it ?" "BEG your pardon, Bailey.

Go on.