“Why, whatever there is to hunt. Chickens and—er—deer—”

“Exactly.”

By this they reached the level and the horses broke, of their own accord, into a gallop which somewhat relieved the strain upon the mental atmosphere. At the next hill the Little Doctor looked her companion over critically.

“Mr. Bennett, you look positively bilious. Shall I prescribe for you?”

“I can't see how that would add to your amusement.”

“I'm not trying to add to my amusement.”

“No?”

“If I were, there's no material at hand. Bad-tempered young men are never amusing, to me. I like—”

“Amiable young men. Such as Dick Brown.”

“I think you need a change of air, Mr. Bennett.”