18/24 'You don't suppose there's another man 'ud go about telling coward lies? 'He says 'ere, you see, as he hasn't time to contradict "idle stories." I suppose that means he didn't start 'em.' 'If he tells one lie, won't he tell another ?' cried the woman. She was obliged to put down her bundle on a doorstep, and used the moment of relief to pour forth vigorous vituperation. Dick listened with an air half of approval, half doggedly doubtful. He was not altogether satisfied with himself. |