He was as hungry as she was, and very nearly as tired, but nothing mattered to him now.
"Oh, Dick, how did you come?
and, oh, won't they beat us if they catch us! and--and oh, I hope they won't beat poor old Charlie worse than ever, because they are angry.

Oh, I do wish Charlie was here too.

Poor old Charlie! he will be so lonely." Dick wagged his tail and looked about him.

Perhaps he was thinking that Charlie might have been able to find something to eat in that bare spot, but that it was more than they could.

Huldah realised this too, and with a sigh she scrambled on to her aching feet again.
She must find somebody to help them--a house and food of some kind.
"You shall lead the way this time, Dick.