And he pushed over the provisions which Ralph had left.
While the dog was apparently taking his offer into consideration, a boy's voice was heard outside, calling “Carlo, Carlo!”
The dog pricked up his ears and ran out of the cabin.
“So you are here, you truant,” said the boy. “Why did you run away? What have you to say for yourself, sir?”
The dog answered by a wag of his tail.
“Oh, yes, you may wag your tail, but I've a great mind to punish you for running away, and putting me to the trouble of finding you.”
“Hello!” cried Abner, in a loud voice.
“Who's that?” thought the boy, surprised.
As the voice evidently came from within the cabin, he ventured to the door, and looked in. He was considerably surprised to see Abner Holden, whom he knew well by sight, lying bound hand and foot in the corner.
“Is that you, Mr. Holden?” he asked, in a tone of surprise.