’But you first saw the dog, you share the watch, you keep up the fire, and brew me a posset. How was it with David’s soldiers? What was his decision? They that tarried with the stuff should share with those that went to war. You have Scripture against you, Honor, and will have to take ten-and-six.’ ’Don’t reckon and divide before the dog is shot.’ ’If he comes this way he shall sup off lead, never doubt. Then you shall have your red cloak again.’ Honor sighed. ’No, Larry, I shall never see it more. The fair is over, the circus gone, whither I know no more than what has become of yesterday.’ ’Charles behaved very badly. Of course I did not mention it before, but we are alone together now, and I may say it.’ ’He did not act rightly—he meant it as a joke.’ ’I can’t forgive him for robbing you of your pretty red cloak. Here, Honor, take it. I have it.’ Then he pulled out a closely folded bundle and extended it to her. The girl was surprised and pleased. This was considerate and kind of Larry. She had noticed him carrying this bundle, but had given no thought as to what it was. Her eyes filled. ’Oh Larry! God bless you for your kindness.’ ’I was tempted to hang it round my neck till I gave it back, I should have looked quite military in it.’ ’It was my mother’s cloak,’ she answered quickly. ’You might have worn it and it would have done you good. My mother will bless you out of paradise for your consideration. Oh my dear, dear mother! she was so wise, and thoughtful, and good.’ Honor spread the cloak over the young man’s head. ’There,’ she said, ’take that as if she had touched you. You have lost your mother.’ ’Yes, but I do not remember her.’ ’Oh! it is a bad thing for you to be without your mother, Larry.’ She paused, then held out her hand to him, and her honest eyes met his slowing with gratitude, swimming with feeling. ’All right,’ he said. ’No thanks. We are neighbours and good friends. If I help you to-day you will stand by me to-morrow. That is so, is it not, dear Honor?’