? ? ? ? "You wouldn't do that?" exclaimed Jasper in consternation.
? ? ? ? "Wouldn't I? I am desperate enough to do anything."
? ? ? ? After a little further conference Jasper agreed to do what was asked of him. He did not dare to refuse.
? ? ? ? Rodney was considerably surprised one evening to receive a call from Jasper in his room. He was alone, as Mike had been detailed about a week ago for night duty. The room looked more attractive than formerly. Rodney had bought a writing desk, which stood in the corner, and had put up three pictures, which, though cheap, were attractive.
? ? ? ? "Good evening, Jasper," he said. "It is quite friendly of you to call."
? ? ? ? "I hadn't anything else on hand this evening, and thought I would come round see how you were getting along."
? ? ? ? "Take a seat and make yourself at home."
? ? ? ? "Do you object to cigarettes?" asked Jasper, producing one from a case in his pocket.
? ? ? ? "I object to smoking them myself, but I don't want to dictate to my friends.
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