17/19 "I like feel sump'm' roun' my laigs befo' no five o'clock!" "Well, you're sure to get 'em by then," Penrod promised. Come on and help saw these laths for the bars, Herman, and Sam and I'll nail 'em on. It ain't long till five o'clock, Herman, and then you'll just feel fine!" Herman was not convinced; but he found himself at a disadvantage in the argument. The question at issue seemed a vital one to him--and yet his two opponents evidently considered it of minor importance. |