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]