CHAPTER III
THE DIPPING
It was a great surprise to Tom Thornton when Mr. Clark informed him that he wanted the men to start in dipping the sheep as soon as they could get ready.
"I suppose, Thornton, you have everything in readiness for the work," continued the owner casually.
Thornton did not hesitate.
"Yes, indeed, sir. We can start right in to-day if you wish. It is for you to say. But really, Mr. Clark, the flock hardly needs it. Our sheep are in prime condition."
"That's all the more reason for keeping them so, Thornton," was the smiling reply.
"Of course that is true, sir. Very well. We will go ahead. I think I shall have time to give the orders, although I have got to be in Glen City about ten days shipping the clip."