Johnnie swore a deep oath. "Why this is the wildest loon I ever see.
We didn't do nothin' at all. We were jest sittin' here play in' cards,
and he--"
The father suddenly spoke to the Easterner. "Mr. Blanc," he asked,
"what has these boys been doin'?"
The Easterner reflected again. "I didn't see anything wrong at all,"
he said at last, slowly.
Scully began to howl. "But what does it mane?" He stared ferociously
at his son. "I have a mind to lather you for this, me boy."
Johnnie was frantic. "Well, what have I done?" he bawled at his
father.