Zadok judged that he had done so this night, though how the horse happened to be back and in her stall and no Mr.Arthur in the house, it would take wiser heads than his to explain.

But he was sure the mare had been out.
There was some comment made on this, because Arthur had denied using his cutter that night.

He declared instead that he had gone out on foot and designated the coachman's tale as all bosh.

"I was not the only one who had a drop too much down-town," was the dogged assertion with which he met all questions on this subject.

"I wouldn't give a snap of my finger for Zadok's opinion on any subject, after five hours of dancing and the necessary drinks.