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216 "You show us where to take them and we 'll look after them ourselves; and you can go into the house and get some breakfast for us. Your women will want to have a word, I take it."

"There are n't any women here."

"You live here alone?" demanded Joseph, in surprise.

"All alone."

Joseph was prompted to make some further inquiries, but he did not continue his questioning. "Show us where your oats are and then my friend will look after the horses; and I 'll go back to the house with you and help you get something for us to eat," he said. "If you 're the only one on this place, you 'll want some help if you 're going to get enough to satisfy two such hungry fellows as we are."

"I 've got some eggs."

"Good!"

"And some bacon."

"Better still!"

"An' I s'pose I can cook ye something or other besides."

"Don't tell us any more. I can't stand it," laughed Joseph. "Show us about feeding the horses, and then I 'll help you with the breakfast."