It will do her ever so much more good than wine, and she will be all right in the morning, though no doubt she will be desperately stiff again.

Still, it has not been a longer ride than she had yesterday.

I expect it is the excitement, more than the fatigue, that has upset her.

Tomorrow she must ride in front of me, again." An hour and a half later, Dick went across with the cup full of strong broth.
"Are you asleep, Annie ?" he said, when he reached her side.
"No, I am not asleep.

There is so much to think of, and it is such happiness to know that I am free, that I feel quite wide awake.
Besides, you know, I have been asleep for hours today, and I slept all night, as I was riding before you." "Then sit up, and drink this hot broth.