"My horse, and I presume that yours did the same for yersilf."
"Where is he?"
"Outside, near by, wid the bist shelter I could give him: I didn't saa your own."
"He's inside, sharing my couch with me, or, rather, was doing so when you disturbed us."
Tim broke into laughter.
"That's a good idaa; I niver heerd of anything like it before. Is there room for Billy, too?"
"I'm afraid we would be crowded; but come inside till I strike a match and show you how things are fixed."
The two entered, and Warren ignited another lucifer. Jack was evidently puzzled, raising his head and looking at them in a way which suggested that he would like to come to his feet.
"Lie down, old fellow!" commanded his master; "there's nothing to be disturbed about; you couldn't have better quarters, and you will be wise to stay where you are; you're better off than Billy."
Now that Tim had arrived with his blanket, it was decided that the pony should be left where he was, while the youths lay down on the other covering, which was wrapped about them.