17/22 If I had it I would gladly lend it to her, but I don't happen to have so much with me to-day. You can wait until Mr.Briggs gets back from Clarence, or you can do what you please." "I want the money," said Skinner doggedly. "Collect forty from the Colonel. That will keep you from starving until to-morrow. And now will you both kindly leave the house ?" "Now, look here, Mrs.Smith, ma'm," said the butcher. |