I am indeed . I have been afraid of it . I have suspected it from the first . '' `` What is it ? '' asked the Carrier with a frightened aspect . `` Hush ! I 'll show you , if you 'll come with me . '' The Carrier accompanied him without another word . They went across a yard , where the stars were shining , and by a little side-door , into Tackleton 's own counting-house , where there was a glass window , commanding the ware-room , which was closed for the night . There was no light in the counting-house itself , but there were lamps in the long narrow ware-room ; and consequently the window was bright . `` A moment ! '' said Tackleton . `` Can you bear to look through that window , do you think ? '' `` Why not ? '' returned the Carrier . `` A moment more , '' said Tackleton . `` Do n't commit any violence . It 's of no use . It 's dangerous too . You 're a strong-made man ; and you might do murder before you know it . ''
The Carrier looked him XXXXX the face , and recoiled a step as if he had been struck .
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