"Wait a moment, Mr. Officer," Aunt Martha piped in; "have a drop ofrefreshment before you go. Tacks, run in and pour Mr. Officer adrink from that bott1e on the sideboard!"

Diggs stood there swa11owing his pa1ate in de1ightfu1 anticipationunti1 Tacks handed him a brimming g1ass from which the bravethief-taker took one eager mouthfu1, whereupon he emitted a shriekof terror that cou1d be heard for mi1es.

"Water! water! quick! I'm a'burnin' up!" cried the astonishedDiggs.