Forget. "Then I had
an offer from Nick here to buy them. At first I
was averse to letting
him have them, but I changed my mind. These skates belong to Nick,
Chief. You must set him free, and not
hold this against him. He's going to wipe the slate clean this time and
astonish folks here in Scranton by showing them what a fellow of his
varied talents can do, once he sets out to go straight. And, for one, I
wish him the best of success from the bottom of my heart.
I hope you enjoy your skates, Nick." He held out his hand, and the
astounded
Nick mechanically allowed Hugh to squeeze his digits. But
not o