'Well, He's keener about it than you; and I'll bet you haven't thought
it worth while to thank Him.'
'To thank Him,' he repeated, almost stupidly, 'for--'
'For keeping you where you are overnight,' said Mr. Craig, almost
sternly.
The old man gazed at the minister, a light growing in his eyes.
'You're right. Thank God, you're right.' And then he turned quickly
away, and went into the stable behind his team. It was a minute before
he came out. Over his face there was a trembling joy.
'Can I do anything for you to-day?' he asked humbly.
'Indeed you just can,' said the minister, taking his hand and shaking it
very warmly; and then he told him Slavin's programme and ours.
'Sandy is all right till after his race. After that is his time of
danger,' said the minister.
'I'll stay with him, sir,' said old Nelson, in the tone of a man taking
a covenant, and immediately set off for the coffee-tent.
'Here comes another recruit for your corps,' I said, pointing to Leslie
Graeme, who was coming down the street at that moment in his light
sleigh.
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