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"So Brooks came around to talk it over with you, eh?" Bill sneered. "Told you it was all on the square, did he? Explained it all very plausibly, I suppose. Probably suggested that you try smoothing me down, too. It would be like 'em." "He did explain about this stock-selling business," Hazel replied defensively. "And I can't see why you find it necessary to make a fuss.
The little old man in black silk, a College Director, as well as a customs officer, swallowed his third cup of tea, well dashed with a strong dose of rum, and hastened to speak: "Your Excellency," said he, "I think that we ought to act neither offensively nor defensively."
He knew from the characteristic quick movement of her eyelids that she was pondering the equity of this carefully; and his loyalty to Bassett asserting itself, he added, defensively: "It's more than I could begin to make any other way; and he's really generous about my time he's made it plain that he wants me to keep up my reading." "They don't read much after they're admitted, do they?
If not, I don't as a rule take it in." "He's a great comfort that way," remarked momma to Mrs. Malt. "Oh, I don't frequent them myself," said Mr. Malt defensively. "Talking of improprieties," remarked Miss Callis, "have you seen the New Salon?" There was something very unexpected about Miss Callis; momma complained of it. Her remarks were never polished by reflection.
I will merely give him, with your help, an alter ego, who shall effect his liberation and ruin Richard Bassett ruin him in damages and costs, and drive him out of the country, perhaps. Meantime you are not to be a lay figure, or a mere negative." "Oh, sir, I am so glad of that!" "Far from that: you will act defensively. Mr. Bassett has one chance; you must be the person to extinguish it.
"It all rose from a box of New York candy, and I thought it was sentiment. Twenty-one years old and the same baby, only not quite so fat." "Well, it was the truth," she said defensively. "I suppose if I'd left the candy out it would have sounded better." "Don't leave the candy out. It was the candy and the truth that made it all Susan's."
They were not yet at the water-hole, and he was within easy reach of that hand working on the reins in a way that promised an outburst. "You think of physical violence against me your own flesh and blood!" he said defensively. He saw Jack shudder in reaction and knew that he was safe for the moment.
I cried, going nearer to him and trying to make him understand. But he winced and recoiled defensively. "I'm sorry," I said to the commissionaire who was intervening. "Lord Maxton has made a mistake." "Is he a member?" said someone in the background, and somebody else suggested calling a policeman.
He shook hands with both boys, pulled his boat alongside, and stepped aboard. In a short time, he was running the crab lines again. "Interesting," Rick said noncommittally. Scotty chuckled. "Here we go again. Sherlock Brant's got his teeth into a nice fat mystery. Good-by vacation." Rick had to grin. "It's not that bad," he said defensively. "I just thought we might sniff around a little."
A very good thing for him, I should think." "I'm not interested in the doings of the Hardys," said the captain, gruffly. "I'm sure I'm not," said his sister, defensively. Captain Nugent proceeded with his meal in silence. His hatred of Hardy had not been lessened by the success which had attended that gentleman's career, and was not likely to be improved by the well-being of Hardy junior.
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