He opened the door, and by the faint light of the lantern, Clip recognized the figure of a boy stretched out on a pallet in the corner.
Bob looked up, and when he saw Clip, he sprang to his feet.
"You here, Clip?" he asked.
"Yes, Massa Bob. Which of you legs is broke?"
"My legs broke! Neither."
"The man told me you broke you leg," said Clip, bewildered.
He turned to appeal to Minton for a confirmation of his words, but the door was shut, and his conductor was already on the way downstairs.