"Yes. Yes. I swear I will."
"Very well," Eleazer agreed magnificently. "Then I'll remain an' give you my moral support."
"I hope you'll do more'n that," urged Elisha timidly.
"I may. I'll see how matters work out," Eleazer returned pompously.
With lagging feet, the sheriff approached the door of the big grey house.
"There's the dory," observed Eleazer, pointing in the direction of the float. "Somebody's rowed it over."
"I wonder who?"
"P'raps an accomplice has arrived to aid Heath. What's the matter? You ain't sick, are you?"
"I dunno. I feel kinder—kinder queer."