Mr. Haywood, without further ceremony, asked a most singular question:
“Have you seen Snags?”
“No,” replied the other, with a start.
At this juncture Kate Heath appeared at the door.
The conversation between her father and Haywood was therefore carried on in whispers. It lasted some ten minutes.
Finally Haywood said, in a loud voice, with the evident intention that it should be heard by Kate:
“Well, get the sheep all washed as soon as you can, for we want to shear and get the wool in market before the prices drop.”
He then drove off at a furious speed.
“Did you tell him about the stranger that stopped with us during the night?” asked Kate.
“None of your business, girl! You shouldn’t ask questions that don’t concern you.”