"I'm pretty dusty," with a glance at his clothes.

"I need a wash and brush up--particularly if there are ladies." There were no ladies, and he could be made comfortable.

This being explained to him, he was obviously rejoiced.

With unembarrassed frankness, he expressed exultation.

Such luck had not, at any time, presented itself to him as a possibility in his holiday scheme.
"By gee," he ejaculated, as they walked under the broad oaks of the avenue leading to the house.