Barney the Rat

(ordered from left to right) “We are alone on the island now, Barney and I.” (pg.211) “It was something of a jolt to have to sack Tayloe after all these years, but I had not alternative.”  (pg.211) “At last I have complete freedom to carry on my work without the mute reproaches of Tayloe.” (pg.212) “I have given Barney complete run of the place, and what sport it is to…