bread. Besides, the others are all too big.'

'Well, he is just the size I want,' said Mr. Sikes, ruminating.

'And will do everything you want, Bill, my dear,' interposed the

Jew; 'he can't help himself. That is, if you frighten him

'Frighten him!' echoed Sikes. 'It'll be no sham frightening,

mind you. If there's anything queer about him when we once get

into the work; in for a penny, in for a pound. You won't see him

alive again, Fagin. Think of that, before you send him. Mark my