The Scarlet Runner
machines for a fortune," said he. "I'd be afraid of it blowing up and brasting me an' it. An' I wouldn't cross Mr. George for a month's wage. He's a way with 'is fists when he's crossed that makes you think twice afore you cross 'im. I can't tell where 'is horrible hengine's got to. The devil come through the winder and flew away with 'is own, I shouldn't wonder."
She looked into the other out-buildings hopelessly and at the key in William's hand.
"Where do you keep the key?" she asked.
William looked injured.
"In my trousie's pocket," said he; "and there it's bin since last night."
"Did you go anywhere last night after we went in?"
William drew himself up.
"Not a blessed drop," said he, "since Saturday."
She turned miserably to Georgie, who laughed unpleasantly.
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