“Plenty of folks wish that.”
“I think he hangs out somewhere along the river, or on one of the islands.”
“Maybe Nat Poole knows.”
“I hardly think so—although I am sure Nat wants to find the fellow—why, I can’t imagine.”
During those trying days, Job Haskers was as harsh and dictatorial to Dave and Roger as ever, and several times he passed sneering remarks about those who were missing. 192
“You may think as you please, Doctor Clay,” said he to the master of the Hall. “I feel sure in my mind that Lawrence and those other boys are guilty. I do not think Mr. Sparr would accuse them if he was not pretty sure of his ground.”
“Well, he has not dared to have those warrants served,” replied the doctor, dryly.
“Because he is afraid there will be a great deal of money used in the case to fight him.”
“Mr. Haskers, do you stand up for Mr. Sparr? I thought you had had some difficulty yourself with him once?”
“That was but a small affair. I think he is perfectly honest and that he wants to do what is right.”