6/44 I will shoot the instant you put a foot through that door." "I don't believe you would," said Percival, "but, just the same, I'm not going to chance it. If I ever conclude to commit suicide, I'll go off somewhere and blow my brains out with my own gun. At present, I have no thought of committing suicide, so I'll stay right where I am. I didn't come here to kill you, Mr.Landover.I have no gun with me. I simply came to tell you that the last boat is leaving, and we are waiting for you." For many seconds the two men looked straight into each other's eyes. |