He had been pacing that platform for at least forty minutes.
He spied her at the same time and came rushing to greet her, both hands outstretched.
"And here you be!" he exclaimed with enthusiasm.
Mary laughed happily.
"Yes, Uncle Shad, here I am," she said.

"Are you glad to see me ?" Shadrach looked at her.
"JUMPIN'!" was the only answer he made, but it was fervent and sufficient.
They rode home together in the old buggy.

As they reached the corner by the store Mary expected the vehicle to be brought to a halt at the curb, but it was not.

The Captain chirruped to the horse and drove straight on.
"Why, Uncle Shad!" exclaimed the girl.

"Aren't you going to stop ?" "Eh?
Stop?
What for ?" "Why, to see Uncle Zoeth, of course.