said Bab . `` I was n't fit to be seen , '' muttered Ben , glancing at his tatters as if he 'd like to dive out of sight into the dark coach again . `` How came you here ? '' demanded Mrs. Moss , suddenly remembering her responsibility . `` I heard 'em talk about a little winder and a shed , and when they 'd gone I found it and come in . The glass was broke , and I only pulled the nail out . I have n't done a mite of harm sleepin ' here two nights . I was so tuckered out I could n't go on nohow , though I tried a Sunday . '' `` And came back again ? `` Yes , 'm ; it was so lonesome in the rain , and this place seemed kinder like home , and I could hear 'em talkin ' outside , and Sanch he found vittles , and I was pretty comfortable . '' `` Well , I never ! '' ejaculated Mrs. Moss , whisking up a corner of her apron to wipe her eyes , for the thought of the poor little fellow alone there for two days and nights with no bed but musty straw , no food but the scraps a dog brought him , was too much for her . `` Do you know what I 'm going to do with you ? '' she asked , trying to look calm and cool , with a great tear running down her wholesome red cheek , and a smile trying to break out at the corners of her lips . `` No , ma'am , and I dunno as I care . Only do n't be hard on Sanch ; he 's been real good to me , and we 're fond of one another ; ai n't us , old chap ? '' answered the boy , with his arm around the dog 's neck , and an anxious look which he had not worn for himself . `` I 'm going to take you right home , and wash and feed and put you in a good bed ; and to-morrow , -- well , we 'll see what 'll happen then , '' said Mrs. Moss , not quite sure about it herself . `` You 're very kind , ma'am , I 'll be glad to work for you . Ai n't you got a horse I can see to ? ''
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