"Yes, when I see 'm coming."
"Sheep-boys must drive away men; they would steal the sheep."
"Yes; of course," said 'Lisbeth, trying to look very tall.
"Sheep-boys must keep away lions, and tigers, and bears."
"Did you ever drive away any tigers and lions and bears, Mr. Gilham?" inquired 'Lisbeth, looking straight in his eyes.
"I never did, but my sheep-boy must; that is what I want a sheep-boy for."
"He can't if there are none," said 'Lisbeth, looking very wise.
"But there might be."
"I don't think there might be."
"But if there should be?"