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thought, and drawing forth his latchkey ascended the steps.
John turned about; his face was ghastly with weariness and dirt and
fury; and as he recognized the head of his family, he drew in a long
rasping breath, and his eyes glittered.
'
'
Open that door,' he said, standing back.
I am going to,' said Morris, and added mentally, 'He looks like
murder!'
The brothers passed into the hall, the door closed behind them; and
suddenly John seized Morris by the shoulders and shook him as a terrier
shakes a rat. 'You mangy little cad,' he said, 'I'd serve you right to
smash your skull!' And shook him again, so that his teeth rattled and
his head smote upon the wall.
'
Don't be violent, Johnny,' said Morris. 'It can't do any good now.'
Shut your mouth,' said John, 'your time's come to listen.'
'
He strode into the dining-room, fell into the easy-chair, and taking off
one of his burst walking-shoes, nursed for a while his foot like one in
agony. 'I'm lame for life,' he said. 'What is there for dinner?'
'Nothing, Johnny,' said Morris.
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