My friend's conduct was unworthy of the brutes that perish.' 'Ga. ?' repeated Gideon enquiringly.
'A contraction in current use,' said Michael.

'Ga.

for Georgia, in The same way as Co.

for Company.' 'I was aware it was sometimes so written,' returned the barrister, 'but not that it was so pronounced.' 'Fact, I assure you,' said Michael.

'You now see for yourself, sir, that if this unhappy person is to be saved, some devilish sharp practice will be needed.