Eh, Johnny ?" As he looked at Aldous there was a strange look in his eyes, and during the remainder of the supper he was restless, and ate hurriedly.

When he had finished he rose and picked up his long rifle.
"There's sheep somewhere near this basin, Johnny," he explained.

"An' I reckon Joanne'll scold us if we don't keep her in fresh meat.

I'm goin' to bring in some mutton if there's any to be got, an' I probably won't be back until after dark." Aldous knew that he had more to say, and he went with him a few steps beyond the camp.
And MacDonald continued in a low, troubled voice: "Be careful, Johnny.

Watch yo'rself.