"Won't you stay longer, Uncle?"
"No, I've got to go down the creek and kill a snake."
"I'll go with you," said master. "Come with us, Dan."
"May I have a few moments with this boy?" the doctor asked, looking at Master and then leering at me.
Mr. Clem had reached the door but he turned back. Master wanted to know of the doctor what business he could have with me, whereupon he said: "Oh, just a little private matter."
"But, sir, Dan keeps none of his affairs private from me."
"Indeed! A very close relationship, I must say."
"Must you? I didn't know that you felt an obligation."
"An obligation? What do you mean by that?"
"Oh, you said you must say, and must moves us to discharge an obligation."