You see, he'd have to keep to the road with the van, and you cut across country." "Oh, it's sure to be all right," said Huldah, more bravely, determined not to be afraid.

"I won't take Dick, though, if you'll keep him, ma'am.

If I did see them coming, I could hide behind a hedge or somewhere, but Dick, he's racing everywhere, and I'd never be able to hide him too." "Would they recognise him--so far from where they lost him ?" "Oh yes, ma'am, and he'd know them and Charlie, and he'd be sure to run up to speak to Charlie." "Very well; you leave Dick here with me.

I'll be glad to have him for company while you're gone; you'd better start before the day gets any hotter.

Tell Miss Rose, that if she can spare the time, and it isn't very inconvenient I'd be very much obliged if she could come to see me to-day.