My motto is to leave the best for the last, so Master Paul will retain his seat.

Take off your jacket, Stockdale." Disappointment and dismay were depicted on the two faces.

Stockie made many fruitless attempts to unbutton his jacket, unbuttoning two buttons and buttoning one.

At last the president's patience gave out and he rushed on his victim with the strap.

Now, in the room was an old- fashioned bed, in which ropes were fastened from side to side, in lieu of slats.