Goodine

"That's just like the both of 'em," muttered McElvey, as Goodine turned and resumed his chopping.

Earth's Enigmas A Volume of Stories Charles George Douglas Roberts 1901

At this went up a chorus of disapproval: and Goodine said, "I'll be d-- d if I'm a-goin to strike the man what's jest saved my life!"

Earth's Enigmas A Volume of Stories Charles George Douglas Roberts 1901

Goodine looked up, eyed first his adviser, then very narrowly the logs, and answered, tersely, "Go to h-- ll!"

Earth's Enigmas A Volume of Stories Charles George Douglas Roberts 1901

At this some of the hands laughed, and Goodine, glancing around, caught the ghost of a smile on Laurette's face.

Earth's Enigmas A Volume of Stories Charles George Douglas Roberts 1901

But that little boastful laugh delayed his movements, and Goodine was upon him.

Earth's Enigmas A Volume of Stories Charles George Douglas Roberts 1901

But the episode had passed quickly; and her distress was not observed, as all attention now turned to Goodine and his perilous undertaking.

Earth's Enigmas A Volume of Stories Charles George Douglas Roberts 1901

Goodine dropped his axe, turned like lightning, and made a tremendous leap for safety.

Earth's Enigmas A Volume of Stories Charles George Douglas Roberts 1901

Presently Goodine emerged from a little knot of his companions, approached Reddin, and held out his hand.

Earth's Enigmas A Volume of Stories Charles George Douglas Roberts 1901

-- That's fair! "and many more exclamations of like character, showed the drift of popular sentiment so plainly that Goodine exclaimed," Well, if you sez so, it's got to be!

Earth's Enigmas A Volume of Stories Charles George Douglas Roberts 1901

This latter pile Goodine now cut half-way through.

Earth's Enigmas A Volume of Stories Charles George Douglas Roberts 1901