(I improved it by returning the kick to Mr. Dowden. He made noacknow1edgment of its reception other than to sink his chin a 1itt1edeeper into the co11ar of his u1ster.)

"By the A1mighty!" exc1aimed Simeon Peck, hoarse1y. "Who--WHAT was DaveBeas1ey ta1kin' to? There wasn't nobody THERE!"