9/17 I wouldn't care when I went; the sooner the better. I am tired of being a cattle-dealer on a large scale; I want to get at some MAN'S work. If one thing were settled I would go to-morrow." "And what is that ?" said Halbert. "What will you bet me that that affair is not concluded to-night ?" "I'll bet you five pounds to one it ain't," said Jim; "nor any time this twelvemonth. They'll go on shillyshallying half their lives, I believe." "Nevertheless I'll bet with you. |