"The Quaker!" repeated James, in amazement. "Are you sure you're not crazy—or drunk?"
"Neither one," said Tony. "It's a long story and——"
"You must tell it to Mr. Porter then. He wants to see you right off. But I'll tell you for your information that the horse is here."
"Is here? Who brought it?"
"Sam Payson brought it a short time since."
"Sam Payson! Where did he say he found it?"
"In the woods."
"Then he might have left it there," said Tony, indignantly. "What business had he to untie it, and give me all this trouble?"
"You can speak to Mr. Porter about that."