And the horse's hoofs beat a steady rhythm, the moon fell to the west, and the bells kept cheery chime.

The breath of the horse rose into the air like steam.

The house-dogs sent forth warning howls as they went by.

Once or twice they passed houses where the windows were still lighted and where lanterns were flashing around the barn, where the horses were being put in for the night.
The lights were out at the home of Bettie when they drove up, for the young people, however rapidly they might go to the sociable, always returned much slower than the old folks.

Milton leaped out and held up his arms to help his companion out.