cover of a compliment. The third man brought the dispute to a

'I'll tell you what it is, gentlemen,' said he, 'we're all

'Speak for yourself, sir,' said Mr. Giles, who was the palest of

'So I do,' replied the man. 'It's natural and proper to be

afraid, under such circumstances. I am.'

'So am I,' said Brittles; 'only there's no call to tell a man he

These frank admissions softened Mr. Giles, who at once owned that

HE was afraid; upon which, they all three faced about, and ran