42/44 He says we've all got to work like,--I think he said dogs." "Oh, dear me. I,--I wonder what is to become of us ?" moaned the wretched lady. "After what he tried to do to Abel Landover, there is no telling to what lengths he may go in--By the way, has Mr.Landover reported to Captain Trigger that the fellow attempted to shoot him this morning ?" "Of course not, Aunt Julia." "Well, I think it is his duty to do so. Captain Trigger should take drastic means to curb this--" "You forget that Mr.Landover maintains that Captain Trigger and all the other officers are like putty in the hands of Mr.Percival.I am beginning to believe it myself. He--he has got them all hypnotized." "He hasn't got me hypnotized!" exclaimed Mrs.Spofford. |