That way there won't be any shot marks in his skin.

What do you say?
Is that a good plan ?" They all said that was the proper course, so they built a fire, and placed the Thread Man where he could see the gleaming eyes of the frightened coon, and where all of them could feast on his soot and oil-covered face.

Then they opened the bag and passed the sandwiches.
"I really am hungry," said the weary Thread Man, biting into his with great relish.

His jaws moved once or twice experimentally, and then he lifted his handkerchief to his lips.
"I wish 'twas as big as me head," said Jimmy, taking a great bite, and then he began to curse uproariously.
"What ails the things ?" inquired Dannie, ejecting a mouthful.

And then all of them began to spit birdshot, and started an inquest simultaneously.