"And this is a deal from me," said Mr. Thornton, giving Higgins's hand a good grip. "Now mind you come sharp to your time," continued he, resuming the master. "I'll have no laggards at my mill. What fines we have, we keep pretty sharply. And the first time I catch you making mischief, off you go. So now you know where you are."

'And this is a deal from me,' said Mr. Thornton, gripping his hand. 'Now mind you come sharp to your time. I'll have no laggards at my mill. And the first time I catch you making mischief, off you go. So now you know where you are.'
