Guzzy

Suddenly Guzzy heard footsteps approaching, and voices in earnest altercation.

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881

Guzzy labored industriously for some moments, for Squire Jones was very old, and very cautious, and very stupid; but he was at last fully aroused, and then Guzzy had an opportunity to reflect on the greatness which would be his when Bowerton knew of his meritorious action.

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881

But the officers were tired, and they were too familiar with the disapprobation of prisoners to be seriously affected by it; so, after an appointment by the squire, and a final glare of indignation from little Guzzy, they started, under the constable's guidance, to the lock-up.

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881

"Then I'll do the job myself," whispered Guzzy, as he applied the tool to one of the bars; "for it will be daylight within two hours."

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881

But little Guzzy straightened himself and folded his arms.

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881

Five minutes later the convict, his hands unbound, crawled through the window, and was helped to the ground by Guzzy.

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881

Bar after bar disappeared, and when Guzzy finally stopped to rest, Beigh saw a small square of black sky, unobstructed by any bars whatever.

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881

Though Guzzy's frame was small, his soul was immense, and Helen's failure to comprehend Guzzy's greatness when he laid it all at her feet had made Guzzy extremely bilious and gloomy.

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881

Guzzy seemed to himself to grow big with accumulating importance.

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881

Guzzy hastened into the squire's office, and struck an attitude befitting the importance of a principal witness.

Romance of California Life John Habberton 1881