Now hurry." "Mr.McLean," said Freckles, "it's sorry I am to be telling you, but the afternoon's walking of the line ain't done.

You see, I was just for getting to me feet to start, and I was on time, when up came a gintleman, and we got into a little heated argument.

It's either settled, or it's just begun, but between us, I'm that late I haven't started for the afternoon yet.

I must be going at once, for there's a tree I must find before the day's over." "You plucky little idiot," growled McLean.

"You can't walk the line! I doubt if you can reach Duncan's.