“No, what about?”
“Cussin’.”
“Oh, yes.”
“Said I wanted you to play games that wasn’t nice.”
“I never said any such thing.”
“Didn’t yer? Well, whether you did or you didn’t, you’ve got to swear before I let you out.”
“Well, then I’ll stay in. Go on, Jude, don’t be silly. It’s cold down here.”
The rope came down, and he was just seizing the end when it was whipped out of his hand.
“Damn!” said Ratcliffe wholeheartedly.
“Now you’re talkin’,” said Jude.