If 'twas somebody he dodged back so quick I couldn't be sure.

Humph! I guess I was mistaken, or 'twas just one of Solon Taylor's young ones.

Solon's a sort of--sort of stevedore at the Colfax place.

Lives there and takes care of it while the owners are away.

No-o; no, I don't see nobody now." Thankful was silent during the homeward walk.