“And lost it sometimes, like most folks. But that he was square and just and would treat a fellow white if the fellow showed that he was trying to do his work.”
Kilts seemed for the moment at a loss for something to say. Then he cleared his throat.
“Well, and what did he say?” asked Kilts, with a nod toward Gerald.
“You mean what did Moore say?” asked Dan politely.
“Yes, Moore; what did he say?”
“Well, he didn’t say much, sir; but he understood.”
“You think he did, eh? Think he believed you—I mean this friend of his?”
“Yes, sir, I’m quite sure he did.”
Kilts was silent a moment. Finally:
“Then you tell him that that instructor will give him fair-play. Tell him to do his best and not be touchy when the instructor loses that bad temper of his.”