"I'll go out, and so will most of the hands.

You can remain here with Mrs.
Endicott, who is very nervous because of the storm and the absence of Belle." "As you think best, sir," answered Dave; and so it was arranged.

Truth to tell, both Dave and Phil were glad to rest, for the long walk and the experience in the woods during the storm had tired them greatly.

Each threw himself on a couch, and almost before he knew it was sound asleep.
When the two boys awoke it was morning.

They found that Mrs.Endicott had covered them up with light blankets.