"He had it," said Frisk, "the day before yesterday, and split a top of mine with it."
"Yes," said Loiter, "and then as he was making a stroke at mine the peg flew out."
"What did he do with it?"
"He put it into his pocket, and said as it was a strong top he would have it mended."
"Then he did not throw it away, or give it to any one?"
"Yes; a day or two before he went to the Widow Careful's shop for some gingerbread; but as he already owed her sixpence, she would not let him have any till he had paid his debts."
"How did he take the disappointment?"
"He said he would be revenged on her."
"Are you sure he used such words?"