"Got everything you want?" he demanded.
"Yes, indeed, sir," the boy replied. "It's very comfortable here."
"Got a watch?"
"No, Mr. Merritt, not now."
"Why not?"
"Mine got lost in that little trouble I had with the bob-cat, and I didn't notice it until next day."
"Saw you hadn't one the other day. Take this."
He pulled a watch out of his pocket and handed it to the boy.
"But, Mr. Merritt," began the boy, "your watch? Oh, I couldn't—"
"Got another. You'll need it." He turned and walked out of the tent.