what you like to me; but don't you call her hard names."

Mr. Hardhand, like all mean, little men, was a coward; and he was
effectually intimidated by the bold and manly conduct of the boy. He
changed his tone and manner at once.

"You have no money for me, marm?" said he, edging towards the door.

"No, sir; I am sorry to say that I have been able to save only five
dollars since I paid you last; but I hope--"

"Never mind, marm, never mind; I shall not trouble myself to come here
again, where I am liable to be kicked by this ill-bred cub. No, marm,
I shall not come again. Let the law take its course."

"O, mercy! See what you have brought upon us, Bobby," exclaimed Mrs.
Bright, bursting into tears.

"Yes, marm, let the law take its course."

"O Bobby! Stop a moment, Mr. Hardhand; do stop a moment."

"Not a moment, marm. We'll see;" and Mr. Hardhand placed his hand upon
the latch string.

Bobby felt very uneasy, and very unhappy at that moment. His passion
had subsided, and he realized that he had done a great deal of mischief
by his impetuous conduct.

Then the remembrance of his morning, adventure on the bridge came like