CHAPTER XX
EN minutes later, while they still sat on the veranda waiting for Carson's return, they saw Dr. Stone, the Dwights' family physician, alight from his horse at the hitching-post nearby.
“I wonder what that means?” the Major asked. “He must have been sent for on Carson's account and thinks he is at home. Speak to him, Lewis.”
Hearing his name called, Dr. Stone approached, his medicine-case in hand.
“Were you looking for Carson?” Major Warren asked.