James looked from one to the other in perplexity.
I don’t understand it at all,” he said. “It don’t look like Tony to neglect his duty that way.”
“You’ve got too high an opinion of that boy entirely,” said Sam, sneeringly.
Just then the landlord passed through the yard.
What’s all this?” he asked.
The matter was explained to him.
Send Tony to me as soon as he comes back,” he said, with a frown of displeasure. “This must be looked into.”
“He’ll give Tony fits!” said Sam, gleefully.
You know how it is yourself, Sam,” said James.
I never ran off and left the horse in the woods,” retorted Sam.