The last time I saw Jed I warned him I was goin' to send you here to look at this house.

And you came without bein' sent, after all; eh ?" Jed stared at him.

Before the lady could reply he spoke.

"What ?" he cried.

"Was she--Sam Hunniwell, was it HER you was goin' to send to see about hirin' this house ?" "Sure it was.