I have a young horse very much in need of work, and I shall be glad to have an excuse for giving him some travelling to do." I stood astounded.

Go back to the Holly Sprig! This arrangement had been made without reference to me.

It had been supposed, of course, that I would be glad to go and attend to the proper packing of my bicycle.

Even now, Percy, running across the yard, called to me that he would be ready to start in two minutes.
When I took my seat in the wagon, Mr.Larramie was telling me that he would like me to inform Mrs.Chester that he would keep the bear until it was reasonable to suppose that the owner would not come for it, and that then he would either sell it or buy it himself, and make satisfactory settlement with her.
I know I did not hear all that he said, for my mind was wildly busy trying to decide what I ought to do.

Should I jump down even now and decline to go to the Holly Sprig, or should I go on and attend to my business like a sensible man?
There was certainly no reason why I should do anything else, but when the impatient Percy started, my mind was not in the least made up; I remained on the seat beside him simply because I was there.
Percy was a good driver, and glad to exhibit his skill.