"Certainly. Us have come a longer way than I thought to. But you step out something wonderful."
"I like walking."
"So do I--nothing better. I go along ten miles of the leat six days a week, winter and summer. You might be surprised to know that I go more than three thousand miles in the year. 'Twas done out in figures by Mr. Mattacott all quite correct."
They had turned, and now walked a considerable way in absolute silence. Then a neighbour came in sight, and Mr. Snell grew nervous.
"There's that clacking creature, Mary Main. She haven't seed us yet. If you'd rather for me to go away afore she does--?"
"Yes, if you like."
"It might be better--unless-- Well, here's good-bye then for the present, and I'm very thankful to you for walking--very thankful and no less."
"Us have had a nice walk."
"I quite agree, I'm sure; and thank you kindly; if I get over this here wall I can pick up the leat yonder; and to see me by the leat will be an everyday sight for anybody."
"Yes, it will."