If they will stay, I'll be caring as much for them as any chickens I have.

If I did laugh at them I thought he was just fine!" The face of McLean was a study; but the honest eyes of the boy were so compelling that he found himself answering: "You are right, Freckles.
He's a gentleman, isn't he?
And the only real chicken you have.

Of course he'll remain! The Limberlost will be paradise for his family.

And now, Freckles, what has been the trouble all spring?
You have done your work as faithfully as anyone could ask, but I can't help seeing that there is something wrong.

Are you tired of your job ?" "I love it," answered Freckles.