She greeted them with a bright smile, and when she saw Brackton she burst out: "Oh, Mr.Brackton, the wagon's in, and did my box come?
...

To-day's my birthday." "'Deed it did, Lucy; an' many more happy ones to you!" he replied, delighted in her delight.

"But it's too heavy for you.

I'll send it up--or mebbe one of the boys--" Five riders in unison eagerly offered their services and looked as if each had spoken first.

Then Macomber addressed her: "Miss Lucy, you see this here sorrel ?" "Ah! the same lazy crowd and the same old story--a horse trade!" laughed Lucy.
"There's a little difference of opinion," said Macomber, politely indicating the riders.