Chapter 11

“I see,” said Hagger slowly, nodding. “Why should I give him to you, when you’ve been trailing me, and all that. Well, I’ve got no grudge against you. I soaked you for seven thousand. You soaked me and got it back. We’re all square. But the main thing is this . . . Friedman, don’t you leave this dog behind to starve here in the shack with me!” “Maybe he won’t die of starvation,” said Friedman. “Maybe he’ll make a couple of meals for you first. Stewed dog for Hagger?” He laughed cynically, but his laughter died at o…