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