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Diana sometimes knew that she did so; at other times was fain to forget everything but the glamour of the moment. Trout were disposed of at last, however, and the remainder was cold; bread and butter had done its duty; and Mr. Knowlton rose from table. His adieux were gay quite unaffected by Mrs.
Yet not this smile, either. "I should think you must know by this time," she whispered. I suppose he did; for he put no more questions for a minute or two. "There's one more thing," he said. "Now you know what I think of you; what do you think of me, Diana?" "I think you are very imprudent," she said, freeing herself resolutely, and picking up her sun-bonnet. "Anybody might come, Mr. Knowlton."
If they offered Tim a broiled foot or a stewed hand he'd go for his gun." Briefly Tucu spoke. The Mayorunas separated and went into the forest, seeking any sign of other enemies. "Queer that this chap should come here alone if he was alone," added Knowlton. "Suppose he's the fellow that's been swiping stray girls? Or a spy?" "Neither, I think, senhor.
"You have been fortunate, senhor," he said, simply and stepped around to the other side of the fire. "Huh? Say, lookit here, ye long-legged gorilla " Knowlton exploded. McKay and Lourenço snickered. "It's on you, Tim!" vociferated Knowlton. "You dug the hole yourself. Now crawl in and pull it in after you." Tim snorted wrathfully, but his eyes laughed.
"Wall," he remarked, in his broad, drawling tone, "got yer expert on hand this mornin'? I'd like to close up this 'ere business before I go up to Brownsville." "Yes, I think I can settle about the diamonds to-day," Mr. Cohen politely remarked. "James," to a clerk, "please ask Mr. Knowlton to step this way."
Ahead, on the left shore, a gap gouged out of the forest and a number of boats at the water's edge. "Guess that's it," panted Knowlton, shielding his eyes and squinting at the clearing. "One more day's journey, the Brazilian chap said. We've been two and a half." "One day's journey for six hardened rivermen, señor," corrected José.
Schwandorf, we thank you for your efficient aid," said Knowlton, extending a hearty hand. "You have helped us to get going with all dispatch, and we trust that we can repay the favor soon." "You owe me no thanks," was the curt reply. "I would expect you to do as much for me if our positions were reversed. I wish you luck." "Get aboard, Tim!" McKay ordered, setting the example himself.
The service, too, is so dangerous that the general may not command it, he may only accept it when it is volunteered. If a spy is caught within the enemy's lines no mercy is shown him; his trial is swift and his death certain; in those days the penalty was hanging. This time a man of intelligence was needed and Colonel Knowlton explained the matter to some of his officers.
Knowlton had got a rake in hand, his coat hung on the fence, and he was raking hay as busily as the best of them. Diana gave a little sigh, and turned to her pan of berries. This young officer was a new language to her, and she would have liked, she thought, to spell out a little more of its graceful peculiarities. The berries took a good while. Meantime Mrs.
What should hinder me? Who was it druv you, dear?" "It was an accident. Young Mr. Knowlton had got into some trouble with his horse, riding out our way, and came to ask how he could get home. So I brought him." "That's Evan Knowlton! him they are making a soldier of?" "He's made. He's done with his education. He is at home now." "Ain't goin' to be a soldier after all?"
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