I only just got in ahead of 'em as it was.

No, you'll have to go along with the rest and take your chances.

Quiet now, everybody, or you'll get it harder,' he roars, givin' orders like the skipper of a passenger boat.
'Stand in line and wait your turns for the wagon.' "Jonadab grabbed me by the wrist.

He was pale and shakin' all over.
"'Oh, Lordy!' says he, 'we're took up.

Will we have to go to jail, do you think ?' "'I don't know,' I says, disgusted.