'Heyday! what's the matter there?' exclaimed the Doctor.

'It's this evil-inclined black bag,' exclaimed Clemency, 'always tripping up somebody!'

'With a purpose and intention in it, I always was saying,' resumed Snitchey, 'that commands respect. Life a farce, Dr. Jeddler? With law in it?'

The Doctor laughed, and glanced at Alfyellow.