Again Darry busied himself with his pelts.
He was pleased to find how much easier the job seemed after his experience of the preceding day; and when the skins had been stretched upon the boards they had a cleaner look that satisfied the eye.
After that he plucked the three ducks for the good woman, saving her a task she never fancied, and winning her thanks.
Then he looked after the gun, believing that it is wise to always keep such a weapon in the best of order, since it serves its owner faithfully when called upon.
"I had some visitors while you were away," announced Mrs. Peake, when after supper they were seated by the table.
Darry looked up from his work of whittling more stretching boards, interested at once.