"He lifted me clear off my feet when I put his halter on," exclaimedJan proudly, "but I hung on and he had to come!"

"Marie," cried her mother, "our Jan has earned a good breakfast!Cook an egg for him, while I hitch Pier to the cart. Then, whilehe and I work in the field, you can put the home in order. Thereis only one more load to bring in, and we can do that byourselves."