ReadOasis Step 2
By W.W. Jacobs
(Part 3)

"You had better let it burn," said the soldier with great seriousness.

But Mr. White said, "If you don't want it, then give it to me."

"I will not give it to you," said his friend with determination. "I threw it on the fire. If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens. Throw it back on the fire like a sensible man."

But Mr. White shook his head and examined his new possession closely. "How do you do it?" he asked.

"You hold it up in your right ha...