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He was interrogated on this point. "By it," replied the peasant, taking from his pouch a tuft of long black fur, which was evidently that of a bear; "that is how I know that old nalle's in the cave, and the colour of the hair tells me that it's black nalle who's inside." "But how came you by that?" inquired all three in a breath, as the man held the tuft before their eyes.
For ten long years David had known this sorrow; and he knew that it was to be his until Death spake the final word. "It seems to me, David," the querulous voice was saying, "that the sun, up your way, rose mighty late to-day." "There, there, Susan Jane, 't is the same old sun as rises an' sets fur all. Had a bad night, Susan Jane?" "Bad night! that shows what sympathy you have for me, David.
He saw only that the man was small, and wrapped in a cloak of fur; his sword flashed, and he was almost in the act of striking when the figure held up a hand and stopped. "Who art thou?" said Estein in a low voice, coming forward a step as he spoke, and holding his sword ready to smite on the instant. "Estein Hakonson," replied the other in the same tone, "waste not your blows on friends.
Mr. Vernon was unable to perceive more than this, for the man had his back toward him. But the light shone fully upon the face of Mrs. Vernon, who appeared pale and exhausted. She wore a conspicuous motor-coat of civet fur, and it was this which first attracted Mr. Vernon's attention.
Of game also there was plenty, both fur and feather, but I had no gun, and nothing appeared more probable than that I should die of hunger, although surrounded by food, and in one of the most fruitful countries in the world. This thought flashed suddenly across me, and for a moment my heart sunk within me as I first perceived the real danger of my position.
'Eart of gold, though none in her pocket by means of that Old Bailey woman as is a good match fur my Old Bailey master. Ho! he wos a bad 'un, and 'ow Miss Sylvia ever come to 'ave sich a par beats me. But I thank 'eaven the cat ain't my pretty's mar, though she do 'ave a daughter of her own, the painted, stuck-up parcel of bad bargains." Paul nodded.
Now that I've got Moxley safe and sound I don't intend to prosecute the other chap. I reckon what he says is true, an' you know yourself what he did fur us to-night more than you or me would have done. He deserves to go free." "Well, if you're determined not to make a charge, why that settles it," replied Jeffries a little stiffly.
And if he can carry letters so much cheaper why can't he carry packages at just the same reduced rate, and talk over the wires, etc., etc.? "Not that I look down on them saddle-bags fur from it I honor 'em and I honor the rich men that have cut iron roads through continents, mountain and abyss, honor them that have made talkin' under the ocean possible and through the pathless air.
Wrapped in his warm fur overcoat, Uncle Wiggily once more started off over the fields and through the woods. He had not gone very far before he heard a queer sort of crying noise, like: "Baa! Baa! Baa!" "Ha! That sounds like a little lost lamb," said the bunny uncle, "only there are no little lambs out this time of year. I'll take a look. It may be some one in trouble, whom I can help."
"Wal," continued the man, "I'll give you five dollars in Confederate money fur one dollar in greenbacks. Is it a bargain?" "Confederate money!" repeated Frank. "Of what use would it be to me? And I am greatly mistaken if it will be of use to you much longer." "Wal, I want your money fur a keepsake," replied the man.
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