It made you laugh, Casey Ryan, and it's about the first time I've seen you do that.

Tell me." "Well, it ain't nothin' very funny to tell about," Casey hedged like a bashful boy; which was mighty queer for Casey Ryan, I assure you.

For if there was anything Casey liked better than a funny story, it was some one to listen while he told it.

"You won't git the kick, mebby.

It's knowin' the Frenchman makes it seem kinda funny when I think about it.