| "Now
it's loaded," said Mr. Sikes, when he had finished. "Yes, I
see it is, sir," replied Oliver. "Well," said the robber, grasping
Oliver's wrist, and putting the barrel so close to his temple that
they touched; at which moment the boy could not repress a start;
"if you speak a word when you're out o' doors with me, except when
I speak to you, that loading will be in your head without notice.
So, if you do make up your mind to speak without leave, say your
prayers first."... |
