Calico Illustrated Classics: Treasure Island

Calico Illustrated Classics: Treasure Island — page 7
2 Black Dog A bitter winter settled in and the doctor warned us that my father was not likely to see the spring Helping my mother keep my father comfortable and the inn well tended took all of my time I paid little attention to the old captain and his rants and rambles Then one January morning while the captain was out on a walk the parlor door opened and a pale man walked in He looked around and I noticed he was missing three fingers on his left hand May I be of service I asked politely Rum he muttered then turned to me sharply Is this here table set for my mate Bill 10