"It wouldn't take long to fix that for you," was the significant reply.
"We may have to do it; but Bob is agin that kind of business, an' to humor him we must keep the cub awhile."
"Has Bob come back?"
"He must be at the house by this time."
"Have you brought grub?"
"Of course not. Do you think we travel around the country loaded down like pack horses?"
"Better do that than go hungry."
"Is everything used up?"
"Yes, or we shouldn't be down here."
"I'll see to layin' in a stock, an' there shall be plenty to drink. When you can get hold of the boy, come along; I'll start now."