BACK TO BACK 
He put one mus- 
cular leg out of 
bed, and then, at 
the earnest request 
of Mr. ScuttSjr put 
it back again. In 
a few si m p 1 e, 
manly words the 
latter apologized, 
by putting all the 
blame on Mrs. 
Scutts, and, re- 
moving his clothes, 
got into bed. 
Wrapped in bed- 
c lot lies, they 
passed the follow- 
ing day listening 
for knocks at the 
door and playing 
cards. By evening 
both men were 
weary, and Mr. 
Scutts made a few 
pointed remarks 
concern ingdodging 
doctors and deceit- 
f u 1 visitors to 
which Mr. Flynn 
listened in silent 
approval. 
“ They mightn't 
come for a week,” 
he said, dismally. 
“ It’s all right for 
you , but w h e r e 
do I come in ? 
Halves ? ” 
Mr. Scutts had 
a rush of blood to 
the head. 
“ You leave it 
to me, mate, 1 ’ he 
said, controlling 
himself by an 
effort. “ If I get 
ten quid, say, you shall have ’arf.” 
“ And suppose you get more ? >? demanded 
the other. 
“ Well see,” said Mr, Scutts, vaguely. 
Mr. Flynn returned to the charge next day, 
but got no satisfaction. Mr. Scutts preferred 
to talk instead of the free board and lodging 
his friend was getting. On the subject of 
such pay for such work he was almost eloquent. 
“ I’ll bide my time,” said Mr. Flynn, darkly 
“ Treat me fair and I'll treat you fair.” 
His imprisonment came to an end on the 
fourth day. There was a knock at the door, 
WRAP!’ CO IN lli:0 CI.OTTI 
FOR KNOCKS 
F.S; TH 15 V PASSED THE FOLLOWING DAY LISTENING 
AT TlfR POOR AM) PLAYING CARDS." 
and the sound of men’s voices, followed by the 
hurried appearance of Mrs. Scutts. 
• l it’s Jim’s lot,” she said, in a hurried 
whisper. “ I’ve just come up to get the room 
ready.” 
Mr. Scutts took his friend by the hand, and 
after warmly urging him not to forget the 
expert instructions he had received concerning 
his back, slipped into the back room, and, a 
prey to forebodings, awaited the result. 
“ Well, he looks better,” said the doctor, 
regarding Mr. Flynn. 
u Much better,” said his companion. 
