Then he brought into use a huge, heavy knife, a murderous-looking implement it appeared to Carley, with which he cut slices of ham.

These he dropped into the second pot, which he left uncovered.

Next he removed the flour sack and other inpedimenta from the table, and proceeded to set places for two--blue-enamel plate and cup, with plain, substantial-looking knives, forks, and spoons.

He went outside, to return presently carrying a small crock of butter.

Evidently he had kept the butter in or near the spring.