Evadna, therefore, refused absolutely to dismount there, though her errand had been a post-office money order.

Jack was already on the ground when she made known her decision; and she left him in the middle of his expostulations and rode on to the depot.

He followed disapprovingly afoot; and, when she brought her horse to a stand, he helped her from the saddle, and took the bridle reins with an air of weary tolerance.
"When you get ready to go home, you can come to the store," he said bluntly.

"Huckleberry wouldn't stand here if you hog-tied him.

Just remember that if you ever ride up here alone--it might save you a walk back.