"Yes."
"What! when that very dog there had to balance himself in traversing the log?"
"Who, Longears?"
"Yes, Longears."
"He's not used to logs," said Verty, smiling, and shaking his head; "he generally jumps the streams, like Cloud."
"Oh! you need'nt be afraid," here interrupted Redbud, smiling, and passing before Fanny quickly; "we can get over easily enough."
The explanation of which movement was, that Miss Redbud saw the lurking mischief in Mr. Ralph's eyes, and wished at least to protect herself.
"Easy enough!" cried Ralph, moving forward quickly.
"Yes; look!"
And with the assistance of Verty, who held one of her hands, Redbud essayed to pass the bridge.