“No offense intended,” said the other, pleasantly.
“I’ve a great mind to walk,” said Burnett. “Driver, is it easy to find the road?”
“Yes, sir; straight ahead.”
“And it’s only about five miles?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Then I will walk; but I shall want company. Tom, are you tired?”
“No, sir.”
“Are you willing to walk the rest of the way with me?”
“Yes, sir,” answered Tom, cheerfully.
He answered truly, for his limbs were cramped by sitting for many hours in one position, and he felt that it would be agreeable to limber them a little with exercise.