eyes appealingly to the man's face.

"Yes, I must be off. My wife will be wondering what----"

"Your wife!" Miss Arabella shrieked, sitting bolt upright. "Do you
tell me that you have a wife!"

"Certainly. She is waiting for me with some friends down the road.
Several of us men took a spin this afternoon so that the women could
have a little chat together. It is getting late now, and we must hurry
back to the city. This accident has delayed us. So, good-bye, madam.
I trust you soon will be well. I shall see about the carriage at once."

With that, he left the house, closely followed by Rod, leaving Miss
Arabella speechless upon the sofa.




CHAPTER XII

SCOUT WORK

Two weeks after the scout book arrived the Hillcrest troop of boy
scouts was formed, with Captain Josh as scoutmaster, and Rod as patrol
leader. Whyn had much to do with this, and her enthusiasm inspired and
encouraged the others. News soon spread among the rest of the boys in
the parish of what was taking place, and it was not long before several
more asked to become members. The Scout Commissioner and the Secretary
of the Province visited Hillcrest, explained many things, and started