Jack was going to say until he was older, but he suddenly recollected that Barney was his own age, and that, in view of his mother's argument, struck him as unfortunate.

Barney had been a trapper in the country and knew where the best grass was to be found.

Barney was punctuality itself.

"Barney is a charming neighbor, who should be welcome in every homesociable, musical, and very useful in destroying the flies and gnats that worry horses and cattle.

"Barney is my brother, you know.