“Well—Jombateeste.”
“Ask him.”
Whitwell called to the Canuck, and he came forward to the edge of the mow, and stood, fork in hand, looking down.
“Want to stay here this winter and look after the horses, Jombateeste?” Whitwell asked.
“Nosseh!” said the Canuck, with a misliking eye on Jeff.
“I mean, along with me,” Whitwell explained. “If I conclude to stay, will you? Jeff's goin' abroad.”
“I guess I stay,” said Jombateeste.
“Don't strain yourself, Jombateeste,” said Jeff, with malevolent derision.
“Not for you, Jeff Dorrgin,” returned the Canuck. “I strain myself till I bust, if I want.”
Jeff sneered to Whitwell: “Well, then, the most important point is settled. Let me know about the minor details as soon as you can.”