"Dennis, I have a thought," said Stover suddenly. "Let's get out and try the system."
"Presto!"
"The Jigger Shop?"
"Why tarry?"
On the way over Dink stopped short with an exclamation.
"What now?" said Finnegan.
"Tough McCarty and a female," said Stover in great indignation.
They stood aside, awkwardly snatching off their caps as McCarty and his companion passed them on the walk. Stover saw a bit of blue felt with the white splash of a wing across, a fluffy shirtwaist, and a skirt that was a skirt, and nothing else. His glance went to McCarty, meeting it with the old, measuring antagonism. They passed.
"Damn him!" said Stover.
"Why, Dink, how shocking!"