Withoutintending it, Fritz had his revenge. She was doing most of the talking. He took her by the shoulders and shook her, none too gently. I have several- Nefret burst out laughing and the lines in Cyrus's face folded into a grin.
We have quoted at length from this chapter because it seems of verypositive importance here. First, I want to confess how I have envied you your association with MarkTwain in those days when you and he went gipsying, a long time ago. If he hadn't finished the job before we got there he'd have heard us in time to make himself scarce. at least at thefinale, when the welcome would be none the less hearty, and bespoke hisattendance for any future dinners.
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