Never locked the cabin in my life, except your room, and that was because it was sacred, not that there was any danger.

Clear the way, Bel!" "Clear it of what ?" "Katydids, hoptoads, and other carnivorous animals." "Now you are making fun of me! Clear it of what ?" "A coon that might go shuffling across, an opossum, or a snake going to the lake.

Now are you frightened so that you will not go ?" "No.

The path is broad and white and surely you and Bel can take care of me." "If you will trust us we can." "Well, I am trusting you." "You are indeed," said the Harvester.

"Now see if you think this is pretty." He indicated the hill sloping toward the lake.