However, any port in a storm, and we've got the storm, sartin.

All right, Mister What's-your-name, we'll wait." Winnie S.turned away.

Then he turned back again.
"Maybe I'd better leave you the lantern," he said, doubtfully.

"I guess likely I could get along without it and--and 'twould make it more sociable for you." He put the lantern down on the earth floor beside them and strode off into the dark.

Mrs.Barnes called after him.
"Ain't there any way of gettin' into that house ?" she asked.