. The lone furrow . Just hold your horses, Dick, advised Andy; Im notspoilin for a fight, but I came in here to drink with Archie,an Im goin to see him through his trouble if hes gettin theworst of it. I just want to know the ins and outs of the first time in my life I was ever refused a drink, anI want to know the reason. Youre shovin your oar In, Black, retorted Sweeny,for he was angrj^; I wouldnt poke another mans fire if Iwas you. Im interested, aint I? Black queried crossly. When Andy Black goes back on a chum just becausetheres a dozen against him youll find pigs in the moon—do


. The lone furrow . Just hold your horses, Dick, advised Andy; Im notspoilin for a fight, but I came in here to drink with Archie,an Im goin to see him through his trouble if hes gettin theworst of it. I just want to know the ins and outs of the first time in my life I was ever refused a drink, anI want to know the reason. Youre shovin your oar In, Black, retorted Sweeny,for he was angrj^; I wouldnt poke another mans fire if Iwas you. Im interested, aint I? Black queried crossly. When Andy Black goes back on a chum just becausetheres a dozen against him youll find pigs in the moon—do you understand that, Dick Sweeny ? I want to get at thebottom of this. 264 The Lone Furrow MacGregor nudged the speaker, and together they leftthe bar. Presently Black returned, and facing MacKillop, said: Im not wantin a drink now. Im thinkin youll be betteraway from here, man. Youd best go, MacKillop. Id tella lie if I said I was sorry for you. With a curse MacKillop turned and passed out to 18 265


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