CHAPTER X

THE SECOND DAY OF THE HEJIRA--THE FORD CAR The storm blew itself out in the night, and the travellers awoke to a morning of soft lights and clear, rain-washed distances. They awoke also to the pea-hen call of their hostess at the foot of the stairs. "Megsty me!" ran the plaint. "D'ye ken what has happened? The body in the stable is off or I was up, and he's never paid for his supper.... Waur nor that!" (the voice rose to a keen) "He's ta'en yae pair o' the breeks that was dryin' afore the fire. The best pair! The b…