"Oh, yes, nay husband told me you were expected," she said cordially, extending her hand.
"I owe you an apology for appearing in this shape, but I have been lost in the mountains and seem to be rather badly in need of a change of clothes," smiled the lad.
"Come right in. Never mind the clothes. Perhaps I may be able to help you. You say you have been lost?"
"Yes."
"Where are your companions?"
"I don't know. I left them in camp somewhere, I am not sure where."
"Oh, that is too bad. If you will remain until night perhaps we can spare one of the herders to help you find them——"
"Pardon me, but it is not for that that I came here," interrupted the lad. "It was on a far more important matter."
"Yes?"
"It is a matter that concerns your husband very seriously."