47/67 When Freckles returned to consciousness, McLean ran to the cabin to tell Mrs.Duncan to have a hot bath ready, and to bring Nellie. That worthy woman promptly filled the wash-boiler, starting a roaring fire under it. She pushed the horse-trough from its base and rolled it to the kitchen. She and the Boss laid Freckles in the trough and poured on hot water until he squirmed. |