I don't want to, for some things, but I do for others, and most of all that they may thank you for all your goodness to me, which I shall never be able to do, myself." "Nonsense, child!" he said cheerfully.

"I have done what every one would do, if they found a little countrywoman in distress.

I should have gone away from Seringapatam anyhow, if I had not met you, and getting you down is a good excuse for me to go back and spend a fortnight with my mother.
"Now get off to sleep, as quickly as you can.

We will see what we can do to make things comfortable for your ride, tomorrow." It was late when Annie awoke.

The sun was some distance above the horizon, and she saw her companions occupied with the horses.