It does, though, with that devilish convict—[pg 154]
ALMERIC
Oh, but I say, Governor, you're not in a funk about him! You could bowl him over with a finger.
HAWCASTLE
[glancing over his shoulder]
Not if he had what he didn't have last night, or I shouldn't be here to-day.
ALMERIC
You don't think the beggar'd be taking a shot at you?
HAWCASTLE
[fastening clasp of hat-box]