tied and on my knees.
I can slat him galley-endways and not use one-
ha’f my strength.
What ye want bub? Take your ch’ice now;
side holts, back holts, or arm’s length?
Collar’n elbow if ye say so. Name yer pizen!
Take your pick!”
“Suit yourself,” the youngster answered;
“long’s ye git to business quick.”
As I’ve said the boy wam’t heavy;—he was