In the Sunk Lands — page 258: what you’re looking at

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IN THE SUNK LANDS. 241 ‘‘Now, Jim Lacy,” said Simpson, ud wanter know why you wuz goin’ to turn. them boys off when I told you partic’larly to make hit-a run-out.” “You do?” sneered Mr, Lacy. ‘* Well, you'll have to find out!” ‘“T will, eh? ”’ “That's what I said.” ‘““Be keerful. I’ve got the upper hand yere, an’ not aoneo you-uns had better raise a gun or he'll kotch buckshot !” This included every one. Themen began to scowl and look darkly at Simpson ; but they were careful not to move their guns. The gentleman in the door was overreach- ing himself. _** Hiss on both parties and we'll have all the allies we want,’ whispered Bob. ‘* There hain’t no cause fur you to rile up, Milt,” said Mr. Lacy, soothingly. ‘* What- ever the court says is square, hain’t it, boys?” ‘You bet!” chorused the men. “Bah!” eried Simpson. ‘* What do I keer fur your court? I’ve got my reasons fur wantin’ them boys run out, an’ | reckon ef | hadn’t popped we jess’s [ did they’d be Gomicbooks €o m