“THEN CAME A SUDDEN BREAKER, ROLLING OUTWARD, THAT LIFTED THE CART AND OXEN FROM THE ROAD-BED AND SWEPT THEM OUT INTO THE SOUND.”
Eying the boy a moment in surprise, he asked, somewhat surlily:
“What do ye want, youngster?”
“Are you Mr. Noman?” the boy asked.
“Yes; what of it?” he answered, sharply.
“I was told you wanted help, and I have called to see about it,” explained the boy.
“Come in, then!” said Mr. Noman.
And his tones were wonderfully modified.