34/35 Queer, I tell you, Isaac--extraordinary, that's what it is--almost uncanny." The Jew threw away his cigar, rested his short elbows on the arms of his chair, and made a basket of his hands, the tips of all his fingers touching. It is not extraordinary and it is not uncanny. It is very simple--exceedingly simple. Nobody runs over a child if he can help it. Even a thief will bring you back your pocket-book if you trust him to take care of it. |