![]() They did not know what would happen or when it would happen, but they intended to wait till something did happen. They stared at George and George's cab with unblinking gaze. ![]() ![]() A mere hole in the ground, which of all sights is perhaps the least vivid and dramatic, is enough to grip their attention for hours at a time. They do not call for rapid and continuous action. These all belonged to the class which will gather round and watch silently while a motorist mends a tyre. Mordee Cummere quick Maudie, accompanied by perhaps a dozen more of London's millions, added herself to the audience. This looked like a row between toffs, and of all things which most intrigued him a row between toffs ranked highest. In an arid world containing too few goes of gin and too many policemen, a world in which the poor were oppressed and could seldom even enjoy a quiet cigar without having their fingers trodden upon, he found himself for the moment contented, happy, and expectant. Not for many a day had he so enjoyed himself. "And what can I do for you?"The smoker spat appreciatively at a passing dog. I've been in the cab all the time, and I should have noticed it. She gave tongue.Īnd what, he inquired suavely, leaning a little further out of the cab, "is eating you, Bill?"Ī young lady just got into your cab, said the stout young man. The shop girl had espied an acquaintance in the crowd. Here he is, guv'nor, said the messenger boy, removing a bead of perspiration with the rush message.
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