That man came back last night and said that he saw them, and hid because he was afraid.

The party hung about after the waggon for about an hour, and then went right off across the river." "But they may come back." "Oh yes," said the doctor tenderly; "but don't be afraid.

Nic will not go very far--eh, boy ?" "Oh no, father; I'll really take care." "And you will be very careful, my dear ?" "Of course he will," said the doctor.
"I will really, mother," said Nic.

"I'll only go to-day and have a look round." "Shall we go with him and take care of him ?" said Janet mischievously.
"Yes, I'll come," cried Hilda, exchanging glances with her sister, while the doctor looked on quite amused, and waited for his son's reply.
"No, that you won't," cried Nic indignantly.

"Just as if I were a little boy! I know: you want to take me for a walk and each hold a hand.