I had just led the beast across the incompleted bridge.

Still, it is not on my account I tell you this.

Where have you been and why have you broken one of my conditions ?" Courthorne laughed.

"It seems to me you are adopting a somewhat curious tone.

I went to my homestead to look for you." "You have not answered my other question, and in the meanwhile I am your tenant, and the place is mine." "We really needn't quibble," said Courthorne.