As he led the horse into the stable-yard James, the hostler, exclaimed in surprise:
"How came you by that horse, Sam Payson?"
"Is that the way you thank me for bringing him back?" asked Sam.
"He left the stable under the charge of Tony Rugg this morning."
"Pretty care he takes of him, then."
"What do you mean? Where did you find him?"
"Down in the woods?"
"What woods?"
"Between here and Thornton."