FORE:The Deacon was deeply absorbed in an editorial on "President Lincoln's duty in this Crisis," and paid no attention. Shorty craned his long neck out of the window.
FORE:An act of this nature cannot be undertaken without grave thought and consideration. We affirm that such consideration has been given to this step."Yes, sir," said Shorty, springing to his feet and saluting.
FORE:"Just plug at 'em as you would at a crow, and then go on your way whistlin'?" persisted Harry.
THREE:"Because the masters say it is right," Cadnan told him, with the surprised air of a person explaining the obvious. "The elders, too, say it before we come to this place." He added the final sentence like a totally unnecessary clincherunimportant by comparison with the first reason, but adding a little weight of its own, and making the whole story even more satisfying."Certainly, whenever you like," said Shorty, shak ing hands with him.
THREE:He could not afford to drink again.
