The pack of hounds, which he had thinned out to a smaller number, would be a care on his hands.

Kane had become a much-prized possession of Columbine's and lived at the house, where he had things his own way, and always greeted Wade with a look of disdain and distrust.

Kane would never forgive the hand that had hurt him.

Sampson and Jim and Fox, of course, shared Wade's cabin, and vociferously announced his return.
Early in the afternoon Wade went down to the ranch-house.

The snow was not so deep there, having blown considerably in the open places.