Again both repeated their gratitude for his timely assistance. He could see they were trembling.
"Your horses were running away," he said. "They are nervous creatures, and are still frightened."
After a while, he suggested that they drive on slowly, while he kept guard, in case wolves should pursue them farther. Then he mounted his horse, and rode beside their carriage.
So they covered the remaining distance, talking of many things that had happened during the weeks of his absence.
As they approached the Clayton residence, Mrs. Clayton and Carla came out to welcome them.
"How are you, Edith?" questioned the anxious mother.
"I hardly know," answered the girl. "I've been frightened nearly to death. I guess the fright cured me."
"I think she is better," added Esther. "Dr. Brown's medicine has helped her."
"But what frightened you?" asked the mother.
Then Edith told of the peril of the ford, and of the pursuit of the wolves, dwelling on Kenneth's opportune assistance.